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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 12
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NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
December 13, 2024

About this Program


Preserve properties and let them prosper for the future. In this online graduate certificate program in Historic Preservation, you will learn the history and theory of preservation. You will be prepared to facilitate community discussions about the social and cultural significance of historic buildings and sites.

This 12 credit hour graduate certificate program is designed to expand the knowledge and abilities of working professionals in associated fields to further their work with historic buildings and sites. Practicing architects, city planners, archaeologists, design consultants, architectural review board members, and realtors have found it effective in building knowledge that compliments their existing training and experience.

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This graduate certificate program is designed to expand the knowledge and abilities of working professionals in associated fields to further their work with historic buildings and sites. Practicing architects, city planners, archaeologists, design consultants, architectural review board members, and realtors have found it effective in building knowledge that compliments their existing training and experience.

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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation

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What You’ll Learn


Preserve the Past, Make History

This Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation helps architects, planners, engineers, and other professionals expand their knowledge and develop specialized areas of practice. 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
  • Navigate local, state, and federal historic preservation laws
  • Employ design practices appropriate to adaptive reuse and tax-advantaged rehabilitation projects

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.

Course Examples

  • HP 601 Introduction to Historic Preservation
  • HP 602 Historic Preservation Law
  • Electives (select two):
  • HP 501 Cultural Landscapes and Historic Preservation
  • HP 613 Historical Structural Systems and Building Materials
  • HP 617 Historic Preservation Planning
  • HP 615 American Settlement Patterns
  • HP 670 Rethinking Preservation: Ethics, Public Policy, and Heritage Resources
  • HP 675 Architectural History for Preservation Practice

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Admissions Criteria

  • Must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the admission term, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. See Graduate School admissions for specifics. 
  • An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work, if applicable.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.

Application Requirements

  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement describing your interest in historic preservation and your reasons to pursue a graduate certificate in historic preservation (1,000 words maximum)
  • Two letters of recommendation (Only email addresses required. Our system will email them to upload their reference.)
  • Official transcripts
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Program Contact

Emily Bergeron
Graduate Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

The only degree needed to enroll in a graduate certificate program is a bachelor's degree.

Yes, graduate certificates can be  taken by themselves. Our graduate certificate programs are designed to allow students to gain very specific skills and knowledge in a shorter amount of time than our degree programs in similar areas. Certificate programs can be useful to your career by itself, or when coupled with a degree-bearing program. This choice is completely up to the student.

Tuition

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

Online Learning

No, all classes are asynchronous. This means that students complete the course requirements according to the syllabus and deadlines, but they have flexibility within their own schedule to complete coursework at times that work best for their schedule. We recommend students log in everyday to ensure they are staying on top of communication and assignments.

It's important to know how to approach learning in an online program. Online classes are not harder nor easier than in-person classes, but they are different due to their asynchronous modality. This means students should expect to:

Develop a routine: Login to your online class routinely (we recommend at least once daily) to receive updates and contribute meaningfully to any ongoing discussions.

Be good time managers: Determine when you have time to work on coursework throughout the week so you don't fall behind or put off assignments until the last minute.

Communicate: If you are having any trouble, message your peers and/or your instructor right away to ask for help or clarification. Never be afraid to reach out to your instructors or Student Affairs if you need assistance--we have many resources to help you, but we need to know your situation to act accordingly on your behalf.

If you need additional support in navigating the online classroom, Canvas (our learning management system) has a number of helpful tools, including a module for new students that walks through everything you need to know about navigating information in your online class.

No, there is no on-campus requirement.

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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