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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The 12-credit certificate prepares professionals for the practice of historic preservation in public, private and non-profit venues, emphasising theory, practice and technical skills. It is open to UD graduate and advanced undergraduate students, external applicants and working professionals.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Biden School of Public Policy and Administration (programme links)  |  Duration: Full or part time; 12 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall final August 15; spring final January 31  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

The role of preservation in urban and rural settings, resource analysis and documentation, preservation planning, contextual research design and advocacy.

Career pathways

Historic preservation practice in public, private and non-profit settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Biden School offers practical master's degree programs so you can impact your career, your community, and the world. Each program offers various research areas, specializations, or concentrations—​so you can tailor your program to suit your areas of interest and career goals. The MPA at the Biden School is a professional degree program that prepares diverse, motivated students to become leaders, managers, analysts, front-line workers, and subject matter experts in gov​ernment and the nonprofit sector. The University of Delaware has the distinction of having the first doctoral and master's degrees in the combined fields of energy and environmental policy (ENEP) in the United States. This STEM program​ has earned international recognition as one of the three best graduate programs in the field.

Intake: FALL: August 15: Final deadline to apply SPRING: January 31: Final deadline to apply.

Duration: Full or part time; 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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