M.A. in Historic Preservation
The Goucher M.A. in Historic Preservation program is designed specifically for individuals who want or need to keep working while earning a master's degree. We provide a broad foundation of knowledge in architectural history and the building environment, preservation law and policy, documentation, economics, planning, and technology.
We delve deeply into the relationships between people and places, the role of places in advancing social justice and creating livable communities, and the future of the field. The program helps students build valuable connections between people and places, theory and practice, and each other. Our M.A. in Historic Preservation (M.A.H.P) offers engaged faculty, scholarships, and lasting relationships. If you have any questions, please contact the M.A.H.P. program director, Melanie Lytle, at melanie.lytle@goucher.edu.
M.A.H.P.Program Basics
Complete in 2.5-3 Years
Onlinewith 9-day Residency
89% of alumsworking in related career
Flexible curriculum & pace
We help you design a coursework plan that meets your career goals and fits the pace of your busy life.
Professional practitioner faculty
Our faculty are experts in what they teach, offering you a realistic perspective of what preservation work is like, as well as career advice and connections.
Relevant & innovative curriculum
We engage students in important conversations about the role historic preservationists play in justice and agency and immerse you in the theories and practices that are changing our field.
Leader in low-residency learning
We are specialists in blended online and in-person learning. Founded in 1995 as the nation’s first preservation program of its kind, we have more than a quarter century of experience producing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and well-connected leaders in this format.
Why Choose Goucher?
Goucher Grad in Nepal
Goucher College offers an optional study abroad experience to graduate students in the M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management (M.A.E.S.) program, the M.A. in Cultural Sustainability (M.A.C.S.) program, and the M.A. in Historic Preservation (M.A.H.P.) program. Earn college credit while spending 2-weeks in Nepal exploring the rich biodiversity, majestic Himalaya, unique culture, transformative heritage sites, and adaptations to a changing environment.
News
- March 12, 2024
Goucher College M.A.H.P. '22 Alumnus Chris Jensen recently spoke with Salt Lake City's Fox News 13 about his research into Wall Avenue Baptist Church/Pioneer Post 66 of the American Legion, which he chose as his property for the historic property documentation class in 2022.
- March 12, 2024
M.A.H.P. '22 graduate Megan Diehl has published an article in one of the nation's major historic preservation publications, Alliance Review by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.