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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

Blend a love of the past with your future. Designed for working professionals and graduate students in related fields, the certificate can be taken exclusively online, through classes at the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, or with a combination of online and in-person courses. The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation examines the history and theory of preservation and provides training in architectural history, revitalization, adaptive reuse, and preservation policy.

Faculty: College of Design  |  Study mode: full-time; online option available  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

As a graduate of the program, you will be able to: Draw upon the history of American architecture and landscape design in making informed choices about the care, maintenance, and revitalization of historic properties Facilitate community discussions about the social and cultural significance of historic buildings and sites

Career pathways

This certificate helps architects, planners, engineers, and other professionals expand their knowledge and develop specialized areas of practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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