Plymouth State University
M.Ed. in Heritage Studies
M.Ed. in Heritage Studies

Historic Preservation Concentration

Program Coordinator: Dr. Stacey Yap, e-mail: medheritage@plymouth.edu
Professor of Anthropology & Sociology, BS Northeastern University, MA, PhD Boston University

The Historic Preservation concentration provides students with a fundamental understanding of historic preservation issues and opportunities that promote the protection of historic and cultural resources. The program prepares individuals with strong organizational, practical, and administrative skills useful for careers in historic preservation, heritage tourism, or heritage resource management.


Program of Study

Master's Core Component
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology Across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits

Required Courses
HPR 5100 Principles of Historic Preservation – 3 credits
- OR -
HS 5100 Heritage Studies Foundations - 3 credits
HPR 5200 The Rural Cultural Environment: Architecture and Landscape - 3 credits
- OR -
HI 5330 NH and New England Historical Sites - 4 credits

Historic Preservation Component
HPR 5300 Historical Preservation Methods and Documentation - 3 credits
HPR 5400 Preservation Planning & Management - 3 credits
HPR 5500 Cultural Property Law - 3 credits
HPR 5600 Archaeological Methods - 3 credits

Approved Electives - 3-9 credits

Capstone Experience
HS 5710 Internship in Heritage Studies - 1-4 credits

Total for MEd in Heritage Studies, Historic Preservation Concentration - 33 credits

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