University at Buffalo (UB)
Master of Science in Historic Preservation, Design, and Adaptive Reuse
Models created by students on display in The Richardson Hotel. The students’ designs and models were for housing within a vacant building on the Richardson Olmsted Campus, located in downtown Buffalo, NY. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Historic preservation is a complex and interdisciplinary field that encompasses concepts, methods, and skills from architecture, cultural landscapes, preservation, planning, building technology, project management, documentation, interpretation, and representation. This program emphasizes the policy, spatial, technical, and design dimensions of historic preservation and adaptive reuse, preparing you for a career in historic preservation, historic real estate development, architectural history, and urban planning.
You'll learn how to address the complex challenges involved in redeveloping specific historic sites, neighborhoods, and buildings; gain core competencies in economic development, neighborhood planning, real estate development, and community development; and gain real-world experience through extensive fieldwork and studio projects. The 36-credit degree can be completed in three semesters and is designed for recent graduates (from any major), as well as working professionals seeking to advance their careers.
Duration of Study
- 3 semester curriculum (36 credit hours)
Admissions requirements
- Application fee: $75
- No GRE required
Cost of Study
- For detailed information regarding cost of study and related fees, please see the link below.
- NOTE: A $237 school fee also applies to all School of Architecture and Planning students
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Non-Resident (Domestic and International study)
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