M.A.H.P. Program Timeline

Program Timeline Overview

Though you will have five years to complete all the degree requirements, most students will do it in two to two-and-a-half years. Each year you will participate in a week-long residency on campus or at locations of important historic preservation activity where you will work intensively with faculty and peers and learn from class time, site visits, and guest speakers. Here is a sample program timeline and an average time frame for completing the program. The number of credits you take each semester will determine how long it will take to complete the program.

Sample Program Timeline

Exact course load and timing may vary depending on how many credits you take each semester.

Year 1

• Summer Semester & Residency
  Example: Elective and HP 630 Perspectives in Preservation Seminar

• Fall Semester
  Example: HP 601 Introduction Pt. I: Fundamental Concepts of Heritage and HP 614 American Architecture and Building

• Winter & Spring Semester
  Example: HP 602 Introduction Pt. II: Policy and Practice in American Historic Preservation, HP 631 Historic Property Documentation, and a possible Winter Elective

Year 2

• Summer Semester & Residency
  Example: Elective, HP 630 Perspectives in Preservation Seminar 2, and HP 637 Research Seminar

• Fall Semester
  Example: HP 638 Thesis Proposal and HP 633 Cultural Landscape Theory

• Winter & Spring Semester
  Example: Elective (Winter) and HP 641 Thesis

Flexible Completion Options

You have up to five years to complete all degree requirements, allowing for part-time study if needed.

Residency Experience

Each year includes a week-long, immersive residency that combines classroom learning with site visits and professional networking opportunities.

Semester Start Dates

For specific semester start dates and deadlines, please view our academic calendar.