Catalogue 2009-10

• The Schools
• USC School of Architecture
  • Undergraduate Degrees
    • Bachelor of Architecture
    • Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies
    • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
    • Minors in Architecture
    • International and Other Programs
  • Graduate Programs
    • Master of Architecture
    • Master of Landscape Architecture
    • Master of Historic Preservation
    • Master of Building Science
    • Dual Degrees
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture
  • Courses of Instruction
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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 549	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 549	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

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

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 549	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 549	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

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

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