Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture (HPLA)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Architecture / Agriculture and Natural Resources

abstract

The Dual Degree in Landscape Architecture and Historic Preservation emphasizes the connection between the studies of Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture in the study and practice of cultural landscapes. Our program will prepare students for employment with longstanding programs in preservation and landscape architecture like the National Park's Service's Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS) and the Cultural Landscape Foundation and other state and local parks facilities like the NPS Olmstead Plantation.

CONTACT

Delaney West
Program Coordinator
Historic Preservation Program
School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
1200 Architecture Building
3835 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.9791
Fax: 301.314.9583
Email: dmwest@umd.edu

Website: http://www.arch.umd.edu

Christopher D. Ellis, PhD, PLA, ASLA, FCELA
Professor and Director of Landscape Architecture, MLA Chair
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
2144 Plant Sciences Building
4291 Fieldhouse Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.7782
Fax: 301.314.9308
Email: cdellis@umd.edu

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• C/V Resume
• Supplementary Application
• Writing Sample
• Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
• Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)
• Must be admitted by both programs to pursue dual degree.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: 

Historic Preservation: arch.umd.edu/hisp/degree/master-historic-preservation

Landscape Architecture: larch.umd.edu

​Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions