Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation emphasizes historic preservation and heritage conservation of the built environment through exploration of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability. Courses draw on multiple disciplines, from anthropology and archaeology to landscape architecture and planning. Through applied problem-solving, you will learn data gathering, documentation and communication techniques about cultural artifacts, buildings, sites, districts and cultural landscapes according to professional standards. All courses are completed online.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 15 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.