Master of Arts in Preservation Studies - History

Preservation Studies

The Preservation Studies Program trains students for productive careers working in historic preservation and the stewardship of cultural resources and heritage. Boston and New England have historically stood out as leaders of the national historic preservation movement and as influencers on the global stage. Successful, environmentally minded stewardship is part of the institutional DNA of Boston University, and the Preservation Studies Program draws inspiration and vitality from this rich context and curricula. The program offers both an MA in Preservation Studies and JD/MA in Law and Preservation Studies.

Degree requirements: The MA can be completed in three full-time semesters or can be pursued on a part-time basis. Students complete 12 courses (48 credits) at the 500 level or above. There are three components to the MA in Preservation Studies: coursework, major project, and an internship.

Learning outcomes: The MA in Preservation Studies trains students for productive careers working in historic preservation and the stewardship of cultural resources and heritage. Students in the program learn preservation in the classroom and through hands-on preservation planning, historical research and exploration. They study the built environment and cultural landscape through courses taught by leading experts who teach in departments across the University and numerous professionals who do outstanding work in regional and national preservation field.

GRS HI 800 or 870, or 850 Historiography (in field most relevant to the student's interest)
GRS HI 801 The Historian's Craft
Three additional graduate-level survey and/or seminar courses in history