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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation

Preserve properties and let them prosper for the future. In this online program, you will learn the history and theory of preservation. You will be prepared to facilitate community discussions about the social and cultural significance of historic buildings and sites.

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At a Glance

Fall 2024

Application Due Date:
07/26/2024
Start Date:
08/26/2024

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2024

Application Due Date:
04/13/2024
Start Date:
05/13/2024

Credits and Tuition Cost (2023-2024)

Credits Required: 12
Cost Per Credit: $737.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation overview

Program format
Format
Fully Online
Total credits
Total Credits
12

What You'll Learn

Overview

Preserve the Past, Make History

The certificate helps architects, planners, engineers, and other professionals expand their knowledge and develop specialized areas of practice. As a graduate of the program, you will be able to:

  • Draw upon the history of American architecture and landscape design in making informed choices about the care, maintenance, and revitalization of historic properties
  • Facilitate community discussions about the social and cultural significance of historic buildings and sites
  • Navigate local, state, and federal historic preservation laws
  • Employ design practices appropriate to adaptive reuse and tax-advantaged rehabilitation projects

The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation examines the history and theory of preservation and provides training in architectural history, revitalization, adaptive reuse, and preservation policy.

Course Examples

  • HP 601 Introduction to Historic Preservation
  • HP 602 Historic Preservation Law
  • Electives (select two):
  • HP 501 Cultural Landscapes and Historic Preservation
  • HP 613 Historical Structural Systems and Building Materials
  • HP 617 Historic Preservation Planning
  • HP 615 American Settlement Patterns
  • HP 670 Rethinking Preservation: Ethics, Public Policy, and Heritage Resources
  • HP 675 Architectural History for Preservation Practice
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How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement describing your interest in historic preservation and your reasons to pursue a graduate certificate in historic preservation (1,000 words maximum)
  • Two letters of recommendation (Only email addresses required. Our system will email them to upload their reference.)

Admissions Criteria

Program Contact

Emily Bergeron
Graduate Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2024

Application Due Date:
07/26/2024
Start Date:
08/26/2024

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2024

Application Due Date:
04/13/2024
Start Date:
05/13/2024

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa. 

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO
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Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

Why UK Online

No GRE

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No test scores required.

Flexible schedule

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Fit learning into your busy schedule with no prescribed class times.

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Access supporting services and success coaches to help you succeed.
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