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 790) before their first year, and a summer internship between their first and second years of study.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| HSPV 790 | Historic Preservation Summer Institute | 0 |
| Course Units | 0.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| HSPV 521 | American Architecture | 1 |
| HSPV 600 | Documentation, Research, Recording I | 1 |
| HSPV 624 | Digital Media for Historic Preservation I | 0.5 |
| HSPV 660 | Theories of Historic Preservation | 0.5 |
| Select 2 HSPV Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Course Units | 5.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSPV 601 | Documentation, Research, Recording II | 1 |
| HSPV 627 | Digital Media for Historic Preservation II | .5 |
| HSPV 661 | 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 | ||
| Optional HSPV Summer Elective 1 | 0-1 | |
| Preservation Planning Praxis | ||
| Internship | ||
| Course Units | 0.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| HSPV 701 | Historic Preservation Studio | 2 |
| HSPV 710 | Thesis I | 1 |
| Select 2 General Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Course Units | 5.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSPV 711 | Thesis II | 1 |
| Select 2 HSPV electives 1 | 2 | |
| Select 1 General Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 19.00 | |
| 1 | Elective Courses: 4 of the 10 elective courses should be outside of Historic Preservation. For a list of eligible courses, please seek permission from the HSPV advisor. |
Preservation Design
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Building Pathology | ||
| Contemporary Design in Historic Settings | ||
| Urban Regeneration in the Americas: The Conservation and Dev. of Urban Areas |
Public History of the Built Environment
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Site Management | ||
| Public History - Theory and Practice | ||
| Introduction to City Planning: Past, Present and Future | ||
or HSPV 531 | American Domestic Interiors | |
or HSPV 538 | Cultural Landscapes and Landscape Preservation | |
or HSPV 528 | American Vernacular Architecture | |
| Seminar in American Architecture | ||
or HSPV 638 | Topics in Historic Preservation | |
Preservation Planning
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| HSPV 572 | Preservation Through Public Policy | |
| HSPV 625 | Preservation Economics | 1.0 |
| HSPV 671 | Historic Preservation Law | 1.0 |
| CPLN GIS Course | ||
| CPLN Elective Course | ||
Architectural Conservation
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| HSPV 555 | Conservation Science | 1.0 |
| HSPV 551 | Building Pathology | 1.0 |
| HSPV 740 | Conservation Seminar: Finishes | 1.0 |
| HSPV 739 | Conservation Seminar: Masonry | 1.0 |
| HSPV 738 | Conservation Seminar: Wood | 1.0 |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.