dual degree Community Planning and Historic Preservation at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Abstract The dual degree combines course work from the Historic Preservation and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Historic Preservation and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately. Students of the dual-degree program are ideally prepared to practice at the intersection of planning and preservation, disciplines that have long had close ties. For example, the Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office is housed with the state's planning department.

Duration: 63 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include History, Theory, and Practice of Historic Preservation, Historical Research Methods, Preservation Policy and Planning, Social and Ethnic Issues in Historic Preservation Practice, Historic Preservation Law, Advocacy and Public Policy, American Vernacular Architecture. The degree requires 63 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose: In addition to the stated requirements, students should discuss specific interest in pursuing a concurrent dual degree within two programs. Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Writing Sample (one required, up to two more optional): A writing sample of at least 10-30 pages. This can be previous individual academic or professional work. It does not necessarily have to be related to historic preservation or community planning, however a related topic is preferred. The writing sample should demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem/question and clearly communicate your findings. Upload to the Writing Sample section of the Uploads Requirements page in the online application. Portfolio PDF Upload (optional) Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) Must be admitted by both programs to pursue dual degree. The administrative code for the dual degree of Master of Community Planning and Master of Historic Preservation is "CPHP." Applicants must be admitted by both programs to pursue this dual degree but only one application is required.

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.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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