The University of Maryland Master of Historic Preservation (MHP) degree responds to the complex needs of the historic preservation profession. The two-year MHP degree consists of 45 credits that combine advanced individual and collaborative course work, an interdisciplinary studio project, and research and practical experience gained through a summer internship. Subject areas such as public policy, economic development, adaptive reuse, and cultural diversity are emphasized alongside traditional preservation topics such as documentation, historical scholarship and interpretation, planning, and conservation.
Curriculum
COURSES
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Dual Master's Degrees
The School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation offers fifteen dual-degree options for students who wish to explore beyond a singular discipline, capitalizing on the depth and breadth of offerings of the University of Maryland.
Below are dual degrees offered with the Master of Historic Preservation program.
- Master of Applied Anthropology + Master of Historic Preservation (AAHP)
- Master of Architecture + Master of Historic Preservation (ARHP)
- Master of Community Planning + Master of Historic Preservation (CPHP)
- Master of Historic Preservation + Master of American Studies (HPAM)
- Master of Historic Preservation + Master of Landscape Architecture (HPLA)
- Master of Historic Preservation + Master of Real Estate Development (HPDV)
- Master of History + Master of Historic Preservation (HIHP)