Preservation Studies [Graduate Certificate]
Program Overview
The Preservation Studies Graduate Certificate program at Eastern Michigan University prepares working professionals for careers in preservation and museum organizations. The curriculum includes courses in heritage preservation history, theory, and practice, as well as restricted elective courses in areas such as cultural heritage research techniques and preservation law. Students can select from a range of recommended courses to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Preservation Studies Graduate Certificate program at Eastern Michigan University comprises five courses and grants a graduate certificate upon completion.
- The curriculum is designed for working professionals and prepares students for careers as preservation planners, museum professionals, historic district commissioners, historic site managers, interpretive specialists, and others in preservation and museum organizations.
- Required courses (5-6 hours):
- GHPR 505: Introduction to Heritage Preservation: History, Theory, Practice (3 hours)
- One course from the following (3 hours):
- GHPR 500: Cultural History of American Architecture
- GHPR 540: People and Houses (2 hours)
- Restricted elective courses (7-10 hours):
- Students can select 7-10 credit hours of 500- or 600-level GHPR coursework, excluding specific courses outlined in the context.
- Course selections must be approved by the student's advisor.
- Recommended courses:
- GHPR 503: American Cultural Landscapes (3 hours)
- GEOG 503: American Cultural Landscapes (3 hours)
- GHPR 525: Cultural Heritage Research Techniques (3 hours)
- GHPR 531: Preservation and Planning Law (3 hours)
- GHPR 548: American Vernacular Architecture (2 hours)
- GEOG 548: American Vernacular Architecture (2 hours)
- GHPR 651: Digital 3D Visualization of Historic Buildings and Cultural Landscapes (3 hours)
- GHPR 695: Seminar in Preservation Issues (2 hours)
- GHPR 696: Preserving Marginalized Heritage (3 hours)
Eastern Michigan University Summary
Entry Requirements:
For full admission, applicants must have: 1) Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution, 2) a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3) 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program. Conditional admission may be available to applicants not meeting minimum admission requirements.
