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, its 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, the 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.
MAHP News
| MAHP Brochure The Master of Arts in Historic Preservation brochure is now available. Click here to download it. (PDF) |
| Petrified Wood Buildings in Texas Mary Saltarelli (MAHP '07) has published an article in Texas Co-op Power's June issues on petrified wood buildings which was her thesis topic. You can read the article here |
| Colorado Preservation, Inc. Names Jim Hare (MAHP '01) Executive Director James (Jim) Hare will become the executive director of Colorado Preservation, Inc. May 1. Prior to joining CPI, Jim was the director of Cornerstones Community Partnerships, a nationally recognized historic preservation organization serving New Mexico, Southern Colorado, West Texas and the Greater Southwest. |
| Newport News Library Exhibit Leandra DeFeo (first year MAHP student) organized an exhibit "There is No Better Place in the Country fro a City: The Old Dominion Land Company and the Development of Newport News" currently being shown at the Newport News, Virginia, Public Library. It traces the development of the city from a farming community to one of the greatest seaports in the nation from the late 1870s to the turn of the 20th century. The online version of the exhibit can be seen at http://216.54.6.251/odlcexhibit/index/ |
| Update on Alum's blog Kim O’Connell (MAHP ’06), a freelance writer, recently launched a new blog for Traditional Building magazine titled "A Capital Column." Her latest posting includes an article about the Sixth National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice: A Critical Look at Sustainability and Historic Preservation. "I was pleasantly surprised at the diversity of case studies presented at Goucher, which not only included sustainable retrofits of existing and historic buildings, but also more complex places such as public works infrastructure and several cultural landscapes." Kim's other blog posts included a defense of Brutalism, a celebration of the Lincoln Memorial, and a rumination on the Barbie Dream House. Kim is a longtime contributor to Traditional Building magazine. among other publications. She welcomes comments on the blog and story ideas. You can read her blog here ww.traditional-building.com/Kim_OConnell |