Historic Preservation COURSES :: University of Maryland

HISTORIC

PRESERVATION

Courses

HISP 600
Introductory Seminar in Historic
Preservation : Theory, History and Practice
An introduction to the wide range of ideas underpinning the practice of preservation covered through readings, discussions, presentations, class projects, and field trips
(3 credits)

HISP 610
Preservation Documentation
and Research Methods
This course provides an overview and familiarity with the most effective research methods and documentation tools used in historic preservation. This course includes introductions to graphic documentation, building investigation, historical research, socioeconomic data collection and analysis. Exercises and field trips will be an important component. The final products will be short, professional level documentation studies.
(3 credits)

HISP 630
Preservation Policy and Planning
This course provides an opportunity to look in depth at the national historic preservation program—that is the federal, tribal, state, and local (city and county) public sector preservation activities being undertaken in accordance with public policy set by laws, regulations, standards, and guideliness
(3 credits)

HISP 640
Historic Preservation Law, Advocacy and Public Policy
An introduction to legal, advocacy, and public policy issues in the field of historic preservation. Student activities will be designed to teach basic working knowledge of relevant legal subjects, including historic preservation ordinances, state and federal preservation statutes, and important constitutional issues.
(Previously HISP 619C — 3 credits)

HISP 701
Certifcate Portfolio Project
A capstone project in which students will develop and present a final portfolio consisting of one piece of work from each of their four required certificate program courses.
(1 credit)

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