Historic Preservation

Certificate Major
Curriculum Code No. 3127

Department of Social and Behavioral Science
Penn 301 • Phone (215) 968-8270

The Historic Preservation Certificate program of study is primarily occupational, providing opportunities for individuals seeking a career in the field of historic preservation. The program is designed for job placement with students finding employment in the historic preservation field in the offices of: community planners, developers, architects, contractors, realtors, zoning commissions, certified local governments, house museums, private and public research agencies, educational institutions, landscape architects, and historic reproduction businesses. Some students may also take the Certificate in order to enhance their present employment situation.

Graduates of this program are able to

understand the theoretical and historical bases of historical preservation;
demonstrate knowledge of American architectural history;
employ research techniques to document historic sites;
apply historic preservation standards and regulations to specific sites;
communicate historic preservation values to the general public; and
prepare a portfolio that demonstrates ability at entry level in the historic preservation field.

Certificate Requirements

HIST197	History and Theory of Historic Preservation	3
HIST198	History of American Architecture	3
HIST199	Methodology and Documentation	3
HIST201	Building Conservation	3
HIST203	Internship for Historic Preservation ^A	3
	required:	15
Electives: (9 credits required)
HIST195	Introduction to Historical Archaeology	3
HIST200	Material Culture in Historic Preservation	3
HIST202	Law, Taxes and Zoning for Historic Preservation	3
HIST204	Oral History in Preservation	3
HIST205	Restoration Workshop I	3
HIST206	Restoration Workshop II	3
HIST207	HABS Workshop	3
HIST210	Preservation Field Studies	3
HIST214	Preservation Lab	3
HIST216	Historic Garden Preservation	3
HIST217	Historic Gardens of Early 20th century	1
HIST218	Fundamentals of Drawing for HABS Workshop	1
HIST219	Management of Historic Sites	3
INDP290	Independent Study: Historic Preservation	3
VAFW190	History of American Furniture	3
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Recommended Semester Sequence

First Semester
HIST197	The History and Theory of Historic Preservation	3
Second Semester
HIST198	History of American Architecture	3
	Elective	3
Summer
	Elective	3
Third Semester
HIST199	Methodology and Documentation in Historic Preservation
	Elective	3
Forth Semester
HIST201	Building Conservation	3
HIST203	Internship for Historic Preservation	3

^A Course requires prerequisite.

Program Information

Academic Year 2010/2011

OPE ID:	323900
CIP:	30.1201
SOC:	19-3093
Length:	24 Credits 4 Semesters

Related Occupations

Employment in historic preservation offices of community planners, developers, architects, lawyers, contractors, realtors, zoning commissions, house museums and historic sites, private and public research agencies, educational institutions, landscape architects, historic reproduction businesses

Cost

Tuition:	$2520
Fees:	$772
Books/Supplies:	$1285.68
Total:	$4577.68

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Completion Stats

Completing in 2010/2011:	4 students
Completing in 2010/2011 with debt:	N/A
Median debt of 2010/2011 completers:	N/A
Normal time to complete program:	12 months
Completed in normal time:	N/A
Job placement rate:	50%; 0 in field