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MA in Historic Preservation

Master of Arts in Historic Preservation

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About the Program

The breadth of historic preservation is reflected  in the Master of Arts in Historic Preservation program at Goucher College.  Founded in 1995 as the nation's first limited-residency graduate program in the field, our students have included long-time preservationists who wish to add to their knowledge, professionals in related fields who seek to specialize in historic preservation, as well as those who wish to change careers.  Specifically designed for students who cannot, for family or professional reasons, attend traditional on-campus programs,  courses are conducted electronically and by telecommunication during traditional fall and spring semesters.  On-campus residency requirements are limited to two-week summer sessions.

The program consists of required and elective courses including a thesis.  During the first summer residency, students develop an individual course of study tailored to their interests.  To accommodate work-related and family obligations, students may elect to complete the program in as few as three years or as many as five.

The faculty for the program is drawn from the nation's leading historic preservation practitioners and academics.  Serving as tutors and mentors rather than traditional lecturers, the faculty meets with students during the on-campus summer residencies as well as maintains close contact  throughout the off-campus semesters.  They provide students with a depth of experience, as well as academic rigor.

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