The two-year course of study is designed to provide the student with an understanding of historic buildings, structures, and landscapes as well as the processes for their preservation. The master of science degree in historic preservation requires 73 credits in five areas: core courses; architectural history electives; courses in the area of concentration; individualized study (which includes an internship, research, and a thesis or terminal project) and elective courses. Some courses are offered with a pass/no pass option. However, the Graduate School requires that 24 credits be taken for letter grades, with a GPA of 3.00 or higher in residence at the University of Oregon. The Graduate School requires that a student be registered for a minimum of 3 credits each term in order to retain continuing status as an enrolled graduate student. In cases where a student is receiving financial aid or holds a graduate fellowship, additional credits may be required.

In summary, the number of credits for required classes, electives, internship, and research are:

Core courses	21
Architectural history courses (three course minimum)	12
Concentration courses (five course minimum)	15
Individualized study:	ﾠ
Practicum/internship	5
Independent research	2
Thesis or terminal project	12
Electives	6
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED	73

CORE COURSES
The understanding of preservation theory and practice provides a solid foundation for historic preservation professionals.  The following courses are designed to provide that basis.
   
    AAAP 511    Introduction to Historic Preservation (3 credits)
    AAAP 510    National Register Nomination  (3 credits)
    AAAP 541    Legal Issues in Preservation (3 credits) OR
    AAAP 510    Preservation Economics (3 credits)
    AAAP 551    Historic Survey and Inventory Methodology (3 credits)
    AAAP 510    Research Methods (4 credits)
    AAAP 510    Research  Proposal (3 credits)
    AAAP 510    Preservation Field School   (2 credits)

**AAAP511 and two courses from the American Architectural History sequence are prerequisites for both the National Register Nomination class.

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY COURSES
The following courses contribute to the basic understanding of historical and cultural processes, trends, periods, and responses as exhibited in environments built or altered by humans.  At least two of these courses must be taken from the AAAP 510 Interpreting American Architecture from a Preservation Perspective series or the ARH 564-6 American Architectural History series 

 AAAP 510    Interpreting American Architecture from a Preservation Perspective I, II, III  (4 credits)
 AAAP 510    American Building Construction History (3 credits)
    ARH 560    Eighteenth-Century Architecture    (4 credits)
    ARH 561    Nineteenth-Century Architecture    (4 credits)
    ARH 562    Twentieth-Century Architecture    (4 credits)
    ARH 563    Native American Architecture    (4 credits)  
    ARH 564    American Architecture I    (4 credits)              
    ARH 565    American Architecture II    (4 credits)
    ARH 566    American Architecture III    (4 credits)
    ARH 568    Oregon Architecture    (4 credits)
    ARH 575    History of Interior Architecture II    (3 credits)
    ARH 576    History of Interior Architecture III    (3 credits)
    ARH 578    History of Landscape Architecture II    (4 credits)
   
CONCENTRATION COURSES

For advising purposes, three areas of concentration have been developed.  Students who want to focus their studies may select courses from one of the three areas.  Those who want to pursue a broader range of interests may select courses from more than one of the concentrations or develop an approved alternative concentration (Note: it is the student's responsibility to construct such an alternative concentration and present it to the program director for approval no later than the second quarter of the first year of study). 

Concentration I:      Preservation Theory, Design, and Technology
Concentration II:     Management of Cultural Resources
Concentration III:    Resource Identification and Evaluation

Concentration I:  Preservation Theory, Design, and Technology
Focusing on the practice of preservation, emphasis is on the skills needed to research, plan, and direct the restoration of buildings, places, and landscapes as well as to determine the appropriate levels of treatment.  Restoration theory, design, building history, and technology are explored in this concentration.  NOTE:  Most of these courses are taught every other year.

AAAP 510    American Building Construction History (3 credits)
AAAP 510    Interpreting Vernacular Settings (3 credits)
AAAP 510    Preservation Technology (3 credits)
AAAP 510    Condition Assessment (3 credits)
AAAP 510    HABS/HAER Documentation (3 credits)
AAAP 511    Introduction to Field Recording Methods (3 credits)
      LA 508    Cultural Landscape Preservation and Theory  (4 credits)
ARCH 531   Settlement Patterns  (3 credits)
ARCH 534   Vernacular Building   (3 credits)
ARCH 540   Human Context of Design (4 credits)
ARCH 570   Building Construction: The Art of Building (4 credits)
ARCH 584   Architectural Design: Adaptive Reuse Studio  (2-6 credits)

Concentration II:  Management of Cultural Resources
Embodied in historic preservation is the management of cultural resources.  This concentration provides the legal, planning, and management skills needed for individuals to work within organizations that support efforts to manage cultural resources in both the public and the private sectors. 

   AAD 560    Arts Administration (4 credits)
      LA 508    Cultural Landscape Preservation and Theory (4 credits)
ANTH 549    Cultural Resource Management  (4 credits)
PPPM 522    Grant Writing  (1 credit)
PPPM 538    City Growth/City Design (4 credits)
PPPM 540    Land Use Planning   (4 credits)
PPPM 580    Managing Nonprofit Organizations  (4 credits)
PPPM 608    Community Planning Workshop   (5 credits)
PPPM 611    Introduction to Planning Practice   (4 credits)
PPPM 612    Legal Issues in Planning    (4 credits)
PPPM 634    Strategic Planning  (4 credits)
PPPM 635    Planning and Social Change (4 credits)
GEOG 510    Cultural Geography  (3 credits)
GEOG 516    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4 credits)

Students may wish to investigate the Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program offered through Arts and Administration and Non-profit Management Graduate Certificate offered through Planning, Public Policy and Management.

Concentration III:  Resource Identification and Evaluation
This concentration reveals the insights and investigative tools for archival and cultural resource research to establish the history and context of those buildings, interior spaces, and landscapes that determined settlement, organization, and a sense of place. 

AAAP 510    Reading Cultural Landscapes *(Italy Field School) (3 credits)
AAAP 510    American Building Construction History   (3 credits)
AAAP 510    Interpreting Vernacular Settings  (3 credits)
AAAP 510    International Approaches to Historic Preservation Theory and Practice (3 credits)
AAAP 511    Field Recording Methods and Analysis (Italy Field School) (3 credits)
      LA 508    Cultural Landscape Preservation and Theory  (3 credits)
ANTH 549    Cultural Resource Management   (4 credits)
ARCH 534    Vernacular Building    (3 credits)
GEOG 571    North American Cultural Landscape (4 credits)

INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
The requirements for research and a thesis or terminal project provide the student with an opportunity for an independent and original investigation that will make a contribution to the current body of knowledge in the field.  The practicum/internship should be appropriate to the particular educational goals of the student and demonstrate the opportunity gaining experience in the historic preservation field.

AAAP 601    Research (2 credits)
AAAP 609    Practicum/Internship  (5 credits)
AAAP 503    Thesis, or     
AAAP 611    Terminal Project  (12 credits)


ELECTIVES
Students are required to take electives related to their area of concentration.  Electives not listed within the student’s particular concentration require adviser approval.