Historic Preservation AMP

All students must meet the Requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Pathway

Overview

The Historic Preservation Accelerated Master’s Entry Pathway (AMP) provides an opportunity for capable undergraduate UVM students to enroll directly in the Historic Preservation graduate program while taking advantage of Accelerated Master’s Pathway degree incentives. Following their formal admission into the Historic Preservation AMP, students work simultaneously on their B.A. and M.S. requirements, counting up to 9 credits of 5000- or 6000-level courses toward both the B.A. and the M.S. degrees. The remaining 21 credits of graduate study required for Historic Preservation M.S. degree normally would be taken in 3 semesters following undergraduate graduation.

Specific Requirements

Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Science for Accelerated Students

  • Students must be working towards a baccalaureate degree with a major in a preservation-related field such as history, architectural history, art history, architecture, engineering, planning, business administration, economics, community development, interior design, law, American studies, or environmental studies.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Minimum Degree Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science

30 credits of course work with Grad Internship or 33 credits with Master’s Thesis. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken in historic preservation.

Required courses in Historic Preservation:
HP 5200Am Architectural History I2
HP 5250Practicum: Arch History I1
HP 5202Am Architectural History II2
HP 5252Practicum: Arch History II1
HP 5206Rschg Historic Structure/Sites2
HP 5256Practicum: Researching1
HP 6304HstPres Policy and Planning2
HP 6354Practicum: Policy and Planning1
HP 6305HstPres Practice Methods2
HP 6355Practicum: Practice Methods1
HP 6306Architectural Conservation I2
HP 6356Practicum: Conservation I1
HP 6307Architectural Conservation II2
HP 6357Practicum: Conservation II1
HP 6308Mgmt of Historic Site Museums2
HP 6358Practicum: Management1
HP 6301Culture, Nature, and Community2
HP 6351Practicum: Culture, Nature1
HP 6991Internship3-6
or HP 6391 Master's Thesis Research
A written comprehensive examination given during the third semester
An internship in a preservation agency, or a written thesis. The internship or thesis may be undertaken upon completion of 2 semesters of concentrated course work with advisor's permission. For the thesis option, a total of 6 credits is required for HP 6391, as well as advisor's permission

Lecture courses will be offered synchronously for in-person and remote students. Practica courses will allow in-person and remote students to convene in Vermont for seven-day symposia, two offered each fall semester and one each spring semester. These bookend symposia will provide opportunities for members of each group to establish working relationships, to interact with UVM's non-profit and public-agency preservation partners, and to work with members of Vermont's historic preservation community. During the intervening semesters, all courses will be offered in a manner that establishes clear, identical expectations for in-person and low-residency students. 

Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination for M.S. Historic Preservation students is required to be taken by the end of the final semester of courses. Normally this is scheduled during the second half of the fall semester. This written examination covers broad knowledge in historic preservation. Information on the date, general details, and format of this examination is provided to students in advance.

Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Science

Completion of the above requirements.