Master of Science in Historic Preservation

Ball State University

Imagine a cityscape that reflects a rich architectural past within a smart, sustainable future. Now, imagine you guided that effort a balance of historic preservation and best practices. Our master of science in historic preservation degree (MSHP) fuses your passion for the past with innovative approaches. Expert faculty guide you through hands-on, meaningful course work and projects that engage a wide variety of concerns. You’ll learn about community engagement, economic development, and urban policy that’s culturally and ecologically responsible. Our roots are in history and architecture, but when it comes to preserving the past, we also look toward tomorrow’s cities, small towns, and rural landscapes. Additionally, we consider questions of law, economics, landscape architecture, urban planning, and more. Our 30-credit program offers a streamlined path for candidates with previous course work in historic preservation. A one-year program, consisting of a minimum of 30 graduate credits. This concentration is for students who already have demonstrated professional experience (e.g., minimum of two years of professional preservation practice) or who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in previous academic experience in preservation an undergraduate historic preservation minor or major from an accredited college or university). The director of the graduate program in historic preservation will qualify applicants.

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