The Master of Science in Historic Preservation combines rigorous intellectual training with practical foundational skills needed for professional practice. The degree is earned in four consecutive semesters (two years), with students taking four to five courses per semester for a total of 19 Course Units, 15 credits must be from Historic Preservation (HSPV) classes. First-year core courses prepare students for second-year integrative courses: Preservation Studio and Thesis or Capstone Studio. Each student chooses electives clustered around a concentration; nine of the 19 required Course Units are devoted to electives. A professional internship is required in the summer between the two years of study. The MSHP degree may be pursued in conjunction with other Weitzman School departments and Penn schools as part of established dual-degree programs.
