Certificate in Historic Preservation The Certificate in Historic Preservation is intended as a supplementary credential for students enrolled in graduate course work in architecture, landscape architecture, building science, urban planning or related disciplines, and also for practicing design and planning professionals with undergraduate or graduate degrees and related experience. In addition to examining the history and philosophy of historic preservation, the Certificate Program has been organized to introduce students to a broad range of historical, theoretical, legal, economic, aesthetic and technical issues associated with the conservation of our cultural heritage, with a special emphasis on issues pertinent to Southern California. In order to facilitate the professional student, required classes are scheduled during the academic year as evening sessions, and the two-week Summer Program in Historic Preservation may be taken as credit for Fundamentals of Preservation (ARCH 549).

Completion of the certificate requires 16 units, including ARCH 549 Fundamentals of Historic Preservation (4), ARCH 553 History of American Architecture and Urbanism (4), and either ARCH 550 Historic Preservation Management, Planning and Development (4) or ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials (4). Students may choose to complete both ARCH 550 and ARCH 551.These might include a wide variety of related courses in Architecture, Building Science, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, Policy, Planning and Development, as well as other disciplines offered at the University of Southern California.