Undergraduate Certificate in Historic Preservation

University of Idaho

The historic preservation undergraduate certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills for documenting, interpreting and protecting historic structures and sites. Students explore the history of the built environment in the United States and learn preservation processes used to maintain architectural and cultural heritage. Through coursework in documentation, analysis and applied preservation practice, students gain hands-on experience completing materials suitable for the National Historic Register. Emphasis is placed on both the theoretical and practical aspects of preserving buildings, landscapes and urban spaces. This certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in historic preservation, cultural resources management and related fields. It also supports further academic study in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and conservation disciplines.

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