Certificate in Conservation of Historic Buildings

The Certificate in Historic Preservation is for students seeking post-graduate educational enrichment, with the opportunity for classroom study as well as guided research in an area of particular interest. Certificate candidates must have a Masters' Degree in Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Architecture, Architectural History, or allied field; or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree, and at least one year of work experience in historic preservation or a related field.

Students entering the Certificate Program are required to propose a focus of study in any sector of historic preservation. Student proposals should outline their anticipated course of study, explaining their goals and making the case for its value. Student proposals and specific courses will be approved in consultation with the faculty within their area of interest. The Certificate runs during the academic year, and requires 24 credit points and completion of an Independent Research paper for graduation.

For students from Columbia University's Historic Preservation Program, the Certificate is offered as an opportunity to extend their research in the fabrication and conservation of architectural materials and details, as well as other specialties of the program. Proposals may extend thesis research begun and completed in the two-year program. It is expected that conservation research will be conducted with particular use of the resources of the Avery Laboratory.

Three area of focus for the Certificate are suggested and outlined below:

• Certificate in Historic Preservation: Analysis of Historic Architectural Design
• Certificate in Historic Preservation: Conservation of Historic Architecture
• Certificate in Archaeological Sites Conservation and Management