Graduate Courses in Historic Preservation (HP)

HP 200 - History American Architecture

Study of architectural history to gain fluency in the stylistic terms so essential to historic preservation and to public support for conserving our architectural heritage. Prerequisites: Open to non-HP majors by permission.

Credits: 3

HP 201 - History on the Land

Identifying and interpreting evidence of the cultural forces - early settlement patterns, transportation, industry, agriculture, planning, conservation - that have shaped our land, buildings, towns and cities. Cross listings: HST 201, ENVS 295.

Credits: 3

HP 202 - Special Topics

Courses are offered under this number in specialized areas of historic preservation through Continuing Education.

Credits: 3

HP 204 - Historic Pres: Devlpmnt Econ

Survey of economic, financial aspects of real estate development pertaining to preservation and adaptive use of historic buildings (market studies, pro-formas). Field trips. Actual proposal development for underutilized properties. Prerequisite: 201.

Credits: 3

HP 205 - Historic Preservation Law

Legal issues in conservation of the built environment. Basic legal techniques for protection of historic structures (historic districts, protective legislation, easements, covenants). Study of significant court decisions. Prerequisite: 201.

Credits: 3

HP 206 - Rschg Historic Structure/Sites

Methods for researching historic structures and sites using archival and physical evidence, deciphering archaic building technologies, and documenting structures through professional reports, architectural photography, measured drawings. Prerequisite: HP majors or by permission.

Credits: 3

HP 302 - Community Preservation Project

Third-semester graduate students apply developed professionals skills to actual community preservation problems. Projects include strategy development, securing and allocating funds, research, advocacy, and implementation. Prerequisites: 301, HP majors.

Credits: 3

HP 303 - Grad Internship

Participants will devote a semester to preservation within an appropriate institution or agency. Prerequisite: HP majors only.

Credits: 3

HP 304 - Contemp Preservation Plan&Pol

This introduction to the professional practice of preservation planning traces the evolution of the historic preservation movement and examines contemporary preservation policy-making issues. Prerequisites: HP graduate majors only.

Credits: 3

HP 305 - Hst Preservation Pract Methods

This course introduces students to professional practice methods for conducting historic site and structures surveys. National Register nominations, and rehabilitation investment tax credit application projects. Prerequisites: HP graduate majors only.

Credits: 3

HP 306 - Architectural Conservation I

An examination of the physical properties of historic building materials, their deterioration mechanisms, and strategies for assessing conditions, conserving and rehabilitating historic resources. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: HP majors or by permission.

Credits: 3

HP 307 - Architectural Conservation II

A continuation of Architectural Conservation I, emphasizing an integrated examination of historic preservation through lectures, seminars, and field and laboratory research projects. Prerequisite: 306.

Credits: 3

HP 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Total of six hours required.

Credits: 1 to 6

HP 395 - Special Topics

Credit as arranged.

Credits: 1 to 3

HP 397 - Special Readings & Research

Credit as arranged.

Credits: 1 to 6