Undergraduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
An undergraduate certificate in Historic Preservation is perfect for students passionate about conserving cultural heritage and maintaining the historical integrity of buildings, landmarks, and landscapes. It prepares students for careers in preservation planning, architectural restoration, museum curation, heritage tourism, and roles within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or private consulting firms focused on preserving historical sites.
Program Overview
How does any place become “historic?” And what does that mean? If the interplay of history and the built environment interests you, we invite you to consider the Undergraduate Certificate in Historic Preservation. This 12-credit-hour program introduces the history and theory of historic preservation while allowing students to explore specialized areas of practice. Learn how culture influences human connections to place and the role revitalization plays in community planning and economic development. A wide range of electives allows students to connect basic preservation principles with studies in their major and minor fields. Aimed at developing broad knowledge, the certificate is intended to prepare students for life in a globalized society and decisions they will face in their professional and private lives.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
Admission Instructions
Current University of Kentucky Students
You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
New Certificate ONLY students
If you are not currently enrolled at UK, you can still take this program by itself.
- Navigate to UK's Undergraduate Application
- Apply to UK with a "Non-Degree Application"
- In the Applicant Information section under Applicant Type, select "Certificate"
- Select the certificate program name
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