Certificate in Historic Preservation
Working with historic buildings and neighborhoods, related legislation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures are essential parts of the professional practice of architects, planners, and art historians. Their work often requires the repurposing and reuse of the existing building stock, which is a critical part of sustainable development. As well, the documentation, preservation, and interpretation of history as represented through historic buildings and landscapes is a vital aspect of any community’s civic pride. The Graduate Certificate of Historic Preservation is designed to provide students with the essential professional knowledge and skills in taking care of historic buildings and historic townscapes.
This Certificate program is also open to students in American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Geography, Museum Studies, World Regional Study Programs, Urban Planning, and the Global Awareness Certificate Program. The Certificate is available as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunity for outside professionals as well.
Total required Credit Hours: 12 credits
Required Courses:
- ARCH 746: American Architectural History (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 747: Historic Preservation Theory (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 748: Historic Preservation Planning (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 749: Historic Preservation Technology (3 credit hours)
If needed, any of the above courses could be replaced with ARCH 700: Directed Readings focusing on the specific subject area. These courses may be available via distance delivery or online.
Please direct questions regarding the Graduate Certificate of Historic Preservation to Amy Van de Riet, Historic Preservation Program Coordinator, amy.vanderiet@ku.edu.
Working with historic buildings and neighborhoods, related legislation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures are essential parts of the professional practice of architects, planners, and art historians. Their work often requires the repurposing and reuse of the existing building stock, which is a critical part of sustainable development. As well, the documentation, preservation, and interpretation of history as represented through historic buildings and landscapes is a vital aspect of any community’s civic pride. The Graduate Certificate of Historic Preservation is designed to provide students with the essential professional knowledge and skills in taking care of historic buildings and historic townscapes.
This Certificate program is also open to students in American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Geography, Museum Studies, World Regional Study Programs, Urban Planning, and the Global Awareness Certificate Program. The Certificate is available as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunity for outside professionals as well.
Total required Credit Hours: 12 credits
Required Courses:
- ARCH 746: American Architectural History (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 747: Historic Preservation Theory (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 748: Historic Preservation Planning (3 credit hours)
- ARCH 749: Historic Preservation Technology (3 credit hours)
If needed, any of the above courses could be replaced with ARCH 700: Directed Readings focusing on the specific subject area. These courses may be available via distance delivery or online.
Please direct questions regarding the Graduate Certificate of Historic Preservation to Amy Van de Riet, Historic Preservation Program Coordinator, amy.vanderiet@ku.edu.