Historic Preservation, MSHP
The Master of Science in Historic Preservation degree requires two academic years of full-time study, including core subjects and specialized study in one of four focus areas: architectural conservation, preservation design, preservation planning, and public history of the built environment.
For more information: https://www.design.upenn.edu/historic-preservation/about
Curriculum
A total of 19 course units are required.
All courses must be pre-approved by the student's advisor prior to registration each semester. In addition, students are expected to complete a summer institute (HSPV 7900) before their first year, and a summer internship between their first and second years of study.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| HSPV 7900 | Historic Preservation Summer Institute | 0 |
| Course Units | 0.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| HSPV 5210 | American Architecture | 1 |
| HSPV 6000 | Documentation, Research, Recording I | 2 |
| HSPV 6240A | Digital Media for Historic Preservation | 0.5 |
| HSPV 6600 | Theories of Historic Preservation | 0.5 |
| Select 1 HSPV Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Course Units | 5.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSPV 6010 | Documentation, Research, Recording II | 1 |
| HSPV 6240B | Digital Media for Historic Preservation | 0.5 |
| HSPV 6610 | Theories of Historic Preservation II | 0.5 |
| Select 2 HSPV Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Select 1 General Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Course Units | 5.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| Internship | ||
| Course Units | 0.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| HSPV 7010 | Historic Preservation Studio | 2 |
| HSPV 7100 | Thesis I ((or HSPV Elective IV) ) | 1 |
| Select 2 General Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Course Units | 5.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSPV 7110 | Thesis II ((or Capstone Studio for 2 CUs)) | 1 |
| Select 2 HSPV electives 1 | 2 | |
| Select 1 General Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 19.00 | |
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Elective Courses: 4 of the 10 elective courses can be outside of Historic Preservation. For a list of eligible courses, please seek permission from the HSPV advisor.
Preservation Design
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| Building Pathology | ||
| Contemporary Design in Historic Settings | ||
| Choose Two of the Following: | ||
| Preservation and Development of Urban Heritage in the Americas | ||
or HSPV 7050 | Advanced Preservation Studio | |
or HSPV 7210 | Historic Preservation Capstone Studio | |
| Preservation Through Public Policy | ||
| Preservation Economics | ||
Selected ARCH courses 1 | ||
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Architecture courses must be approved in advance by the Historic Preservation department before counting towards the concentration.
Public History of the Built Environment
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Site Management | ||
| Public History - Theory and Practice | ||
| Introduction to City Planning: History, Theory and Practice | ||
or HSPV 5310 | American Domestic Interiors | |
or HSPV 5380 | Cultural Landscapes and Landscape Preservation | |
| Topics in Historic Preservation & Public History | ||
or HSPV 6380 | Topics in Historic Preservation | |
Preservation Planning
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| HSPV 5720 | Preservation Through Public Policy | |
| HSPV 6250 | Preservation Economics | 1 |
| HSPV 6710 | Historic Preservation Law | 1 |
| CPLN GIS Course | ||
| CPLN Elective Course | ||
Architectural Conservation
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| HSPV 5550 | Architectural Conservation | 1.0 |
| HSPV 5510 | Building Pathology | 1.0 |
| HSPV 7400 | Conservation Seminar: Finishes | 1.0 |
| HSPV 7390 | Conservation Seminar: Masonry | 1.0 |
| HSPV 7380 | Conservation Seminar: Wood | 1.0 |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.