Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation (Online)

The Department of Historic Preservation’s fully online 12-credit graduate certificate provides working professionals and adult learners an opportunity to enhance existing careers and open new doors by gaining an an understanding of historic preservation. From archaeologists to engineers, agency employees to private practitioners, online certificate students come from a range of backgrounds and bring a great deal of practical and professional experience to the program.

The online program was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing students to complete their work at the time of day and week that best suits their schedule. Online certificate students pay the same tuition rate as in-state, part-time graduate students regardless of residence. The course content is delivered using the Canvas Learning Management System, and all courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Historic Preservation. Courses typically include short videos or lectures, readings, podcasts, and assignments. Additionally, course discussions create a community of learning where students interact with and learn from their professors and peers.

Admission Requirements

Applications for the certificate programs are accepted on a rolling basis, with opportunities to start in spring, summer, or fall.

The following are required to apply for the on-campus graduate certificate in Historic Preservation:

1. Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. Applicants must have obtained a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A personal statement describing your interests in historic preservation and the reasons you wish to pursue a graduate certificate in the field (1,000 words maximum).
4. Two letters of recommendation. Note: Recommenders submit their letters directly to the Graduate School. The application requests contact information for two recommenders. Once your application is submitted, the university will contact each person identified and ask that they submit their recommendations directly to the Graduate School. You can log into the online system at any time to see who has submitted an application.

GRE scores are NOT required for graduate certificate applications. For more information about applying to the Graduate School, see http://gradschool.uky.edu/application-process

Core Courses

HP 601 Introduction to Historic Preservation
HP 602 Historic Preservation Law

Approved Electives (Choose Two)

HP 510 Cultural Landscapes and Historic Preservation
HP 511 Sustainable Development and Heritage
HP 609 Urban Revitalization in the United States
HP 613 Historic Structural Systems and Building Materials
HP 615 American Settlement Patterns
HP 617 Historic Preservation Planning
HP 670 Rethinking Preservation
HP 671 Introduction to Cultural Resource Management
HP 675 Architectural History for Preservation Practice

Course descriptions and class schedules can be found on UK's Office of the University Registrar website.