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Art and Preservation Certificate in Historic Preservation Studies

To earn a certificate, students must declare their candidacy at the start of their program of study. To do so, please use the button above.

The Certificate in Historic Preservation Studies is  a fully online, flexible program for professionals in the U.S. and all over the world interested in learning the fundamentals of historic preservation regulation and practice. Whether you have a general interest in the subject matter or are considering a career shift, this carefully designed sequence of four required courses will give you a solid foundation in preservation policy and practice and will introduce you to the full range of tools currently applied in New York City and beyond. The program is appropriate for architects, real estate professionals, urban designers, interior designers, community organizers, and art historians, as well as others who have a limited background in preservation studies.

For advisement please contact the Center for Applied Liberal Arts: (212) 998-7289 or sps.cala@nyu.edu

Must be completed within

3 years

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Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT GIVE YOU THE SKILLS AND TRAINING YOU NEED TO START YOUR NEW CAREER

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD WITH OPTIONS TO SPECIALIZE IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

Understanding Traditional Architecture

Learn to identify architectural styles, to put a rough date on any building you see in New York, and to name the parts and details of buildings.

2022 Summer
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Preservation Planning and Practice

Receive a comprehensive introduction to preservation planning in New York City.

2022 Summer
1 section
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Behind the Scenes in New York: Preserving a City of Historic Neighborhoods

Gain a community-based view of how neighborhoods use the New York City Landmarks Law to determine the future of their communities.

Changing Standards in Historic Preservation

This course examines what we seek to preserve and why, including the ever-changing standards in historic preservation.

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General Admission Requirements

For those who have completed some college Completion of 32 credits with at least 2 years work experience OR 60 credits with no work experience required

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