Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Covers architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 3 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- Focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Covers architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Focuses on the application of cultural studies, public policy analysis, and management skills to planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites and artifacts. Covers historical preservation and conservation, business management, policy analysis, applied economics, public relations, applied history, historical archaeology, and environmental impact studies.
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
- Focuses on architectural design and building techniques for historic and restored structures not listed above.
Where it can lead
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Washington VA | 34 | 86% | $15,000 |
| College of Charleston SC | 22 | 72% | $17,000 |
| University of Delaware DE | 13 | 65% | $13,000 |
| Salve Regina University RI | 10 | 70% | $31,000 |
| Southeast Missouri State University MO | 9 | 79% | $15,000 |
| Roger Williams University RI | 4 | 88% | $34,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design GA | 2 | 84% | $49,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College MT | 2 | · | — |
| Temple University PA | 2 | 83% | $27,000 |