The Heritage Conservation program educates students in the preservation of the built environment and prepares students for practice in the field of heritage conservation. The Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation is:
The learning outcomes of the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation are intended to balance theory and practice, as well as research and outreach, including:
School of Landscape Architecture and Planning
The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning encourages and supports a culture of innovation in teaching, research, creative works, as well as community engagement aimed at advancing professional practice and preparing students to be leaders in their respective fields.
We utilize Tucson and the unique Sonoran Desert environment as a learning laboratory for applied research and community-based projects involving a variety of stakeholders.
Creative thinking and collaborative learning are encouraged in all of our programs through interdisciplinary coursework and real-world projects. Graduates are able to integrate scientific knowledge with resourceful innovation to achieve outcomes that demonstrate best practices for the development of healthful, livable, and meaningful places.
College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Arizona Online - Online
The Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation is designed as both a stand-alone program and to be integrated with other degrees, including the M.Architecture, M.S.Architecture, M.Landscape Architecure, M.S.Planning, and M.A.Anthopology degrees. The student is responsible for choosing the appropriate option and, in the case of a degree program, working with the Heritage Conservation Certificate Coordinator and his/her degree program advisor to develop a mutually agreeable plan of study. Students must comply to the University of Arizona’s Graduate College eligibility requirements including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale from a baccalaureate degree. Students who bring in units from NDS, outside transfer, or a UA Major other than MS PLNG, MLA LAR, MS ARCH, must complete a minimum of 12 units ‘in residence’ in the certificate program. If they bring in more than 6 units from another program, they may take ARC 597B Special Projects in Architecture to complete the residence units.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited undergraduate degree program.
3 Letters of Recommendation.
Personal essay/statement of purpose for graduate study, including potential research interests.
Biographical profile/resume including a complete record of academic and professional work
Applicants will be notified of their application status no later than April 1 and if admitted, will be asked to confirm their attendance by April 15.
Preferred selection begins in February, but we will continue accepting qualified applicants through April. Student applying after may inquire accaptance with Gradaute Coordinator.
Official transcripts may be mailed to
CAPLA Graduate Programs Office
University of Arizona
1040 N. Olive
Tucson, AZ 85721
Required test(s): N/A
Required GRE Subject tests: N/A
Recommended tests: N/A
Recommended GRE Subject tests: Not Required
Minimum GRE Verbal: Not Required
Minimum GRE Quantitative: Not Required
Minumum GRE Written: Not Required
Minimum GMAT: Not Required
Minimum MAT: Not Required
Minimum TOEFL: 79
Minimum IELTS: 7
Certificate-only students are not eligible for financial aid, Graduate College funding, or Graduate Assistantships. Certificate-only students are only eligible for student employment.
International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.
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Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation are required to complete 15 units of required coursework in order to obtain the degree.
ARC/LAR/PLG 571F (3): Introduction to the Conservation of Cultural Resources
LAR 5** (3): Cultural Landscapes
LAR/PLG 597J (3): Documentation & Interpretation of the Historic Built Environment
PLG 564 (3): Preservation Planning
ARC 571S (3): Contemporary Architecture & Urban Theory*
* This course may be substituted by an advisor-approved course if the student is able to demonstrate competency. Competency may be demonstrated through coursework in an undergraduate related degree and will be verified by reviewing samples of work, projects or references along with passing scores of A or B.
Competency may also be demonstrated by extensive applied field experiences in related professional practice. This will be reviewed by faculty based of references, resume and CV review.
Substitution courses:
ANTH 505a Introduction to Archaeological Conservation (3)
ANTH 531a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (3)
ANTH 549a Folklore (3)
ANTH 558 Historical Archaeology (3)
ARC 529 Introduction to the Built Environment (3)
ARC 531 History + Theory I: World Architecture, Ancient Through Medieval (4)
ARC 532 History + Theory II Renaissance Through Early Modern World
Architecture (4)
ARC 533 History + Theory of Architecture III: Modern Architecture (4)
ARC 571n Arid Region Urbanism: Arizona/Sonora (3)
GEOG 507 The American Landscape (3)
LAR 540 Contemporary Landscape Architecture (3)
LAR 541 History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (2)
+ One additional graduate unit (ie: Independent Study)
LIS 541 Preservation (library materials) (3)
PLG 599 Independent Study/Research (3)
LAR 593 Internship (3)
Other courses may be considered for substitution with the approval of the Graduate Academic Advisor and the Program Chair.
Not applicable unless under substitution.
Substitution courses:
ANTH 505a Introduction to Archaeological Conservation (3)
ANTH 531a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (3)
ANTH 549a Folklore (3)
ANTH 558 Historical Archaeology (3)
ARC 529 Introduction to the Built Environment (3)
ARC 531 History + Theory I: World Architecture, Ancient Through Medieval (4)
ARC 532 History + Theory II Renaissance Through Early Modern World
Architecture (4)
ARC 533 History + Theory of Architecture III: Modern Architecture (4)
ARC 571n Arid Region Urbanism: Arizona/Sonora (3)
GEOG 507 The American Landscape (3)
LAR 540 Contemporary Landscape Architecture (3)
LAR 541 History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (2)
+ One additional graduate unit (ie: Independent Study)
LIS 541 Preservation (library materials) (3)
PLG 599 Independent Study/Research (3)
LAR 593 Internship (3)
Other courses may be considered for substitution with the approval of the Graduate Academic Advisor and the Program Chair.
None.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.