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, perservation law and policy, and 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.

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?