Historic Preservation Certificate Program

The Certificate in Historic Preservation is a 16-credit program consisting of four required courses and two electives from the student’s home degree program, chosen in consultation with the HISP advisor.

The certificate gives students obtaining degrees in related and/or affiliate programs the opportunity to become conversant with historic preservation history, methodology, current issues and contemporary practice.

The Certificate in Historic Preservation is available only to students already enrolled in a graduate degree program at the University of Maryland College Park.

Suggested Course Plan for Certificate in Historic Preservation (16 Credits)

Term I

HISP 600 (3)
Elective (3) 

Term II

HISP 640 (3)

Term III

HISP 610 (3)
Elective (3)

Term IV

HISP 701 (1)

Click here for more information: Certificate Course Plan and Application