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Historic Preservation Certificate

Temple University
Philadelphia , United States
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On campus
Duration
15 credits
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Architecture | Art History
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Arts
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On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Historic Preservation Certificate

The Certificate in Historic Preservation, offered by the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design (AED), provides students from various disciplines with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of architectural history and its application in historical contexts within the built environment. This certificate is available to all undergraduate degree students, except those pursuing the Architecture major or the Historic Preservation major.


Overview of the Certificate

Students majoring in disciplines such as community development, art history, or public history may find the certificate's coursework to be a valuable complement to their degree programs. The Certificate in Historic Preservation requires 15 credits of coursework, including the Architectural History survey sequence and core Preservation courses. The certificate gives students an overview of the preservation field and an opportunity to work on projects addressing current issues of historic preservation in contextual settings.


Program Details

  • Campus Location: Main
  • Program Code: TA-HIPR-CERT

Requirements for the Certificate

This credit certificate may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon satisfactory completion of the required credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. At least half of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at Temple University.


Course List

The following courses are required for the certificate:


  • ARCH 1001: Introduction to Design and the Environment (3 credits)
  • ARCH 2141: Architectural History: Ancient through 17th Century (3 credits, offered fall only)
  • ARCH 2142: Architectural History: 17th Century through 20th Century (3 credits, offered spring only)
  • ARCH 3111: Introduction to Historic Preservation (3 credits, offered fall only)
  • ARCH 4145: Research Methods for Historic Preservation (3 credits, offered fall only)

Total Credit Hours

The total credit hours required for the certificate are 15.


Additional Requirements

Students must declare the certificate prior to taking ARCH 3111. Additionally, ARCH 4145 has a prerequisite that must be fulfilled before enrollment.


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