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 |
| 24 | ||
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
More cost information can be found here:
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 |
