The Historic Preservation and Restoration Diploma prepares students for enter into the historic preservation field. Students will learn the correct procedures for restoring various buildings materials such as wood, glass, metal, brick, stone, glass, ceramics and gilding. Students will be prepared to enter the field as general preservation contractors or will be prepared to continue their education in a specialized preservation trade.

 

Program Entry Requirements:

Minimum Age Required: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required? No

 

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading 70
English 32
Mathematics 26

 


General Core Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
ENGL1010 Fundamentals of English I 3
MATH1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3
EMPL1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2

General Core Hours: 8

Occupational Courses
Course Number
 Course Name
 Hours
HLST1010
 Historical Research
 2
HLST1020
 Historic Preservation and Restoration History and Theory
 3
HLST1030
 Architectural Printreading
 2
HLST1040
 Field Techniques and Documentation
 2
HLST1050
 Structure Pathology
 4
HLST1060
 Carpentry of Buildings
 3
IDFC1007
 Industrial Safety Procedures
 2
COFC1020
 Professional Tool Use and Safety
 3
HLST1220 Traditional Building Styles
 3
HLST1260
 Mechanical Systems
 5
HLST1340
 Structural Theory
 3
HLST1280
 Doors, Windows, and Roofing
 6
HLST1320
 Architectural Landscaping in a Historic Restoration Project
 3
HLST2000
 Advanced Material Sciences and Metals
 5
HLST2120
 Preservation and Restoration Seminar and Culminating Project
4
HLST2020
 Advanced Preservation Skills
 4
HLST2040
 Material Science: Marbling, Graining, and Wood
 4
HLST2060
 Material Science: Masonry and Plaster
 4
HLST2080
 Material Science: Wall Finishes and Gilding
 4
HLST2100
 Material Science: Stained Glass and Ceramics
 5
MSNR 1005
 Introduction to Masonry and Basic Bricklaying
 4
GRBT 1005
 Green Building Construction Techniques
 4

Occupational Course Hours:
 79



Total Hours:
87

Program Length: 7 Semesters

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