Master of Science in Historic Preservation

The Master of Science in Historic Preservation (MSHP) is for students seeking training in spatial, technical, and design aspects of the broader field; it encompasses architecture, cultural landscapes, preservation, planning, building technology, project management, documentation, interpretation, and representation. The CU Denver Dana Crawford Preservation Program offers a Master of Science in Historic Preservation that prepares students for a true, 21st-century career in preservation. The curriculum equips you to participate in preserving historic buildings and sites. It presents opportunities for you to study large-scale landscape conservation, the preservation of cultural heritage and underrepresented communities, the impact of gentrification in cities, and how preservation can create solutions to improve and expand affordable housing.

The program is compliant with the National Council of Preservation Education Standards, requiring:
15 credit hours of preservation core courses 6 credit hours of approved design history courses 15 credit hours of electives 9 credit hours of a capstone requirement (The capstone can be either a thesis or a professional project)

Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be a 750-1000 word essay that describes your interest in historic preservation and CU Denver, as well as your academic and professional goals.

Writing samples, and optionally, graphic work and a professional resume are strongly recommended. Please upload of PDF to the online application. International transcripts: Do not submit transcripts from foreign (non-US) institutions to CU Denver. You must provide a course-by-course evaluation report from Education Credential Evaluators to complete your application. You will send your transcripts to ECE, and ECE will send their evaluation report to CU Denver.