University of Southern California

School of Architecture

Graduate Programs

Master of Heritage Conservation

Completion of this degree requires 48 units and includes 17 units of specified courses, 8 units of thesis preparation and thesis, and 23 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 Heritage Conservation 3
ARCH 550 Heritage Conservation Policy and Planning 3
ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 3
ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2
ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism 3
ARCH 691abz Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2-6-0
48-Unit Sample Curriculum
First Year, First Semester Units
ARCH 549 Fundamentals of Heritage Conservation 3
ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2
ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism 3
Electives 4
12
First Year, Second Semester Units
ARCH 404 Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California 3
ARCH 550 Heritage Conservation Policy and Planning 3
ARCH 691a Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2
Electives 4
12
second Year, First Semester Units
Electives 12
12
second Year, second Semester Units
ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 3
ARCH 691b Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 6
Electives 3
12

Requirements for Advanced Standing

Students must have one of the following: an accredited graduate certificate in historic preservation or heritage conservation; 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 Heritage Conservation 3
ARCH 550 Heritage Conservation Policy and Planning 3
ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 3
ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2
ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism 3
ARCH 691abz Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2-6-0
36-Unit Sample Curriculum
First Year, First Semester Units
ARCH 549 Fundamentals of Heritage Conservation 3
ARCH 552 Introduction to Historic Site Documentation 2
ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism 3
Electives 4
12
First Year, Second Semester Units
ARCH 404 Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California 3
ARCH 550 Heritage Conservation Policy and Planning 3
ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials 3
ARCH 691a Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 2
11
second Year, First Semester Units
ARCH 691b Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation and Thesis 6
Electives 7
13