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 | ||