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Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
Eastern Michigan University's historic preservation program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the country, concentrating on career development in historic preservation planning; heritage interpretation, tourism, and administration; and conservation and technology. The five-course certificate can involve electives from each of these areas of study.
The American Association of State and Local History has recognized the program with its coveted "Certificate of Commendation" for nationally recognized performance within the field of historic preservation education, as has the Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Preservation Wayne. Graduates of the program have obtained positions with the National Park Service; the National Trust for Historic Preservation; many State Historic Preservation Offices; the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio; the New York City Landmarks Commission; multiple private consulting and architectural firms; municipal planning, DDA and Main Street offices; and numerous statewide preservation organizations including those in Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma and Utah, among others. In 2004-05, the program celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Career Opportunities
The certificate program is designed to meet the needs of individuals looking for career enhancement or who are in career transition—especially those currently working in architectural firms; federal, state and local planning/ development agencies; consultant and land use planning firms; park and recreational agencies; historic museums and societies; and in heritage tourism. The certificate can stand alone as a means of updating knowledge or redirecting a career. It can also apply toward the full masters degree program.
Number of Credits
- 5 credit hours of required courses
- 6 to 9 credits hours of elective courses
11 to 14 credits total
Program of Study
Required Courses: 5 credit hours
- FA 429 History of American Architecture (at the graduate level) (3)
- GHPR 530 Introduction to Historic Preservation (2)
Restricted elective courses: 6 to 9 credit hours
- (Includes specific 500 and 600-level GHPR courses except GHPR 587, GHPR 637, GHPR 687/688/689, and GHPR 690/691/692.)
For More Information
Dr. Ted J. Ligibel
Historic Preservation Program Coordinator
Eastern Michigan University
Department of Geography and Geology
235 Strong Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.0232 | Fax: 734.487.6979
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].