The Master of Historic Preservation degree prepares students for successful careers in historic preservation and related fields through rigorous study of preservation practice and theory, and critical investigation of cultural and natural heritage at all scales. The department offers an interdisciplinary environment that encourages independent thinking, original research, and exploration of current issues in preservation practice. The resources of a major research university and well-developed professional and community networks provide extensive opportunities for applied learning and theoretical inquiry. Further, faculty strengths in preservation design, community planning, landscape studies, sustainability, and social justice offer diverse options for research and activism. The Department of Historic Preservation is strongly committed to human-centered forms of preservation and views the care and stewardship of historic environments as vital to creating a just and sustainable world.
Master of Historic Preservation
About the Graduate Degree
Curriculum
The MHP is a comprehensive graduate curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in preservation, with an outstanding record of job placement and career advancement.
Alumni Spotlight
Our graduates become accomplished practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to work in federal, state and local agencies; private-sector firms; and nonprofit organizations.
Affiliations
The Department of Historic Preservation is a member of the National Council for Preservation Education, the leading organization for preservation education in the United States. Faculty and students are active in a wide range of professional and scholarly organizations, including:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The American Bar Association
The National Council on Public History
The American Historical Association
The Organization of American Historians
The Vernacular Architecture Forum
The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians
Preservation Kentucky
The Association for Preservation Technology
The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation
Advisory Board
The advisory board is crucial to the activities and scholarship of the Department of Historic Preservation, providing expert guidance, fostering community engagement, and ensuring the thoughtful preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Thank you to our members:
David Ames
Amelia Armstrong
Timothy Condo
Edith Bingham
Betsy Hatfield
Ed Holmes
David Morgan
Craig Potts