USC School of Architecture

Graduate Programs

Master of Historic Preservation

Completion of this degree requires 48 units and includes 21 units of specified courses, 8 units of thesis preparation and thesis, and 19 units of elective courses as approved by the program director.

Required courses units

ARCH 404 Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California 3

ARCH 450 Fundamentals of Historic Preservation 4

ARCH 550 Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development 4

ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 4

ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2

ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism 4

ARCH 691abz Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2-6-0

Required courses	units
ARCH 404	Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California	3
ARCH 450	Fundamentals of Historic Preservation	4
ARCH 550	Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development	4
ARCH 551	Conservation Methods and Materials	4
ARCH 552	Introduction to Historic Site Documentation	2
ARCH 553	History of American Architecture and Urbanism	4
ARCH 691abz	Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis	2-6-0

48-Unit Sample Curriculum

First Year, First Semester		Units
ARCH 450	Fundamentals of Historic Preservation	4
ARCH 553	History of American Architecture and Urbanism	4
Electives		4
		12

First Year, Second Semester Units

ARCH 404 Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California 3

ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 4

ARCH 691a Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2

Electives 3

12

First Year, Second Semester	Units
ARCH 404	Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California	3
ARCH 551	Conservation Methods and Materials	4
ARCH 691a	Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis	2
Electives	3
		12

Second Year, First Semester Units

ARCH 550 Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development 4

ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2

Electives 6

12

Second Year, First Semester	Units
ARCH 550	Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development	4
ARCH 552	Introduction to Historic Site Documentation	2
Electives	6
		12

Second Year, Second Semester Units

ARCH 691b Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 6

Basic studies or electives 6

12

Second Year, Second Semester	Units
ARCH 691b	Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis	6
Basic studies or electives		6
		12

Requirements for Advanced Standing

Students must have one of the following: an accredited graduate certificate in historic preservation; professional degree or professional registration in architecture or engineering; graduate degree in a related field, such as architectural history, planning or history; and at least five years of teaching or practice (may be combined). Each student will be considered individually. Qualified students will be admitted to a three-semester program at the time of review of admission. Students with advanced standing must complete 36 units.

Required courses	units
ARCH 404	Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California	3
ARCH 450	Fundamentals of Historic Preservation	4
ARCH 550	Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development	4
ARCH 551	Conservation Methods and Materials	4
ARCH 552	Introduction to Historic Site Documentation	2
ARCH 553	History of American Architecture and Urbanism	4
ARCH 691abz	Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis	2-6-0

36-Unit Sample Curriculum

First Year, First Semester		Units
ARCH 450	Fundamentals of Historic Preservation	4
ARCH 553	History of American Architecture and Urbanism	4
Electives		4
		12

First Year, Second Semester Units

ARCH 404 Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California 3

ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 4

ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2

ARCH 691a Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2

Elective 1

12

First Year, Second Semester	Units
ARCH 404	Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California	3
ARCH 551	Conservation Methods and Materials	4
ARCH 552	Introduction to Historic Site Documentation	2
ARCH 691a	Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis	2
Elective	1
		12

second Year, First Semester Units

ARCH 550 Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development 4

ARCH 691b Historic Preservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 6

Electives 2

12