Historic Preservation AMP
All students must meet the Requirements for the Accelerated Master's Degree Programs
Overview
The Historic Preservation Accelerated Master’s Entry Program (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 Program 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
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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.
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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 5200 | History American Architecture | 3 |
| HP 5201 | History on the Land | 3 |
| HP 5205 | Historic Preservation Law | 3 |
| HP 5206 | Rschg Historic Structure/Sites | 3 |
| HP 6302 | Community Preservation Project | 3 |
| HP 6304 | HstPres Policy and Planning | 3 |
| HP 6305 | HstPres Practical Methods | 3 |
| HP 6306 | Architectural Conservation I | 3 |
| HP 6307 | Architectural Conservation II | 3 |
| HP 6991 | Internship | 1-6 |
| 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 | ||
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.