About This Program
The Historic Preservation minor is intended for students who desire to understand the history, theory and practice of historic preservation. Students with an interest in or declared in the following majors may benefit from this minor: architectural studies, interior design, studio art, real estate, geography, history, art history and business.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Analyze, research and document historic structures.
- Understand the application of basic preservation methodologies and technologies.
- Analyze examples of American architecture in relation to stylistic and socio-cultural development.
- Evaluate historic preservation projects, taking account the need to reconcile best practices in preservation and larger community development priorities.