M.S. in Architecture-Heritage Conservation and Preservation concentration
The practice of heritage conservation and preservation interprets our collective history, and also shapes the present and future of our built and natural environments. It is a dynamic, evolving field of study and work, to which contemporary and emerging issues such as climate change, globalization, and the economic and environmental impact of heritage tourism, among other issues, add complexity and richness.
The M.S. in Architecture-Heritage Conservation and Preservation (M.S.-H.C.P.) degree program in the School of Architecture brings an interdisciplinary approach, expansive vision, and global perspective to established preservation practice. The program emphasizes the historical, cultural, physical, economic, and technological interpretation of buildings and sites within their relevant geographic contexts.
In addition, the program is affiliated with the College of Design's Center for World Heritage Studies (CWHS), which has a unique cooperative agreement with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre. This partnership links regional and national historic preservation agencies, global policy development, and heritage conservation practices through an exchange of faculty expertise and student training in historic preservation and cultural resources management related to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Through coordination with affiliated departments and disciplines within the university, students can customize the program to their individual interests. Options for an M.S.-H.C.P. + M.Arch. professional degree are also available, allowing students to enhance the professional architecture degree (M.Arch.) with preservation practice.
The M.S.-H.C.P. can be completed in three semesters (33 credits). The dual degree (M.S.-H.C.P. + M.Arch.), can be completed concurrently as a full-time student in four years (111 credits).
For more information, contact Terence Rafferty, director of admissions and recruitment, at raffe013@umn.edu or 612-624-8817.
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