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Last updated Nov. 23, 2009.
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Conservation
The Historic Preservation Program was started by James Marston Fitch in 1964, and by 1974 had grown to become an independent Masters of Science in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. In 1977 architectural conservation was first established as an academic discipline in America when Norman Weiss joined the program’s faculty. From those beginnings the program now offers a wide range of courses delivered by a highly experienced faculty (see list of faculty) led by its Director of Conservation, Dr. George Wheeler.
The Certificate in Conservation of Historic Architecture serves students seeking advanced post-graduate training in architecture and historic preservation, including classroom study in the understanding of historic architecture, its materials and technologies; materials research; and laboratory research into architectural materials and systems. Certificate candidates must have a Masters' Degree in Architecture, Historic Preservation, or any related field, and at least one year of work experience in design with old buildings, art or building conservation, or historic preservation practice. Students would be well-served to have a background course or courses in chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, mineralogy, and some experience in a science laboratory.
Students with Master's Degrees in Historic Preservation or a related field, and an interest and field experience in archeology or cultural site management, may seek a Certificate in Archaeological Site Conservation and Management. Students applying to this Certificate must have at least one year's work experience in historic preservation, archaeology, or architectural or art conservation. The work of this Certificate will focus on the maintenance and administration of sensitive cultural resources, especially significant archaeological sites. Building conservators may acquire training in the evaluation of archaeological and cultural sites and buildings, in the development of programs of cultural and archeological site management, in historical research and in relevant aspects of material science, taking advantage of the resources of Columbia's Avery Lab for Fabrication and Conservation.