Historic Preservation
Certificate Major
Department of Social and Behavioral Science
Grupp 301 • Phone (215) 968-8270
Curriculum Code No. 3127
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
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| 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 |
| Total Required Hours | 16 |
| 9 Credits of Electives Required | |
| HIST191 Principles of Historic Preservation | 1 |
| HIST192 Principles of Historic Building Analysis | 1 |
| HIST193 Principles of Building Conservation | 1 |
| HIST194 Historic Preservation Planning and Sustainability | 3 |
| HIST195 Introduction to Historical Archaeology | 3 |
| HIST202 Law, Taxes and Zoning for Historic Preservation | 3 |
| HIST204 Oral History | 3 |
| HIST205 Principles of Restoration & Rehabilitation | 1 |
| HIST206 Restoration Workshop | 2 |
| HIST208 History, Society and Architecture in the Delaware Valley | 3 |
| HIST210 Topics in Historic Preservation | 3 |
| HIST217 Principles of Historic Gardens | 1 |
| HIST219 Management of Historic Sites | 3 |
| HIST222 Archaeology Topics | 1 |
| HIST246 Advanced Techniques in Conservation | 3 |
| CLTR220 Introduction to Folklore Studies | 3 |
| INDP290 Independent Study: Historic Preservation | 1-3 |
| VAFW190 History of American Furniture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| HIST198 History of American Architecture | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST199 Methodology and Documentation in Historic Preservation | 3 |
| HIST201 Building Conservation | 3 |
Summer
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST197 The History and Theory of Historic Preservation | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST203 Internship for Historic Preservation | 3 |
A Course requires prerequisite.