Master of Heritage Preservation in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University

The Master of Heritage Preservation (M.H.P.) program prepares professionals for careers in cultural resource management and public history. First, it introduces students to the diverse disciplines within heritage preservation. Next, it cultivates essential professional skills including administration, research, analysis, field survey interpretation, and historic site management. Additionally, the program offers hands-on experience through classroom practicums, collaborative and independent research projects, and field internships.

Students in the Heritage Preservation Program can specialize in either historic preservation or public history for their degree.

This program aims to develop skilled professionals for roles in (1) cultural resource planning and management across local, state, and federal levels, (2) overseeing historical sites, societies, commissions, and museums, and (3) conducting historical research for public and private organizations.

The curriculum includes foundational courses covering archaeology, public history, folklore, architectural history, and preservation planning, along with specialized classes in preservation history, administration, and legal aspects. Students may focus their studies in areas like archaeology, planning, architectural history, public history, or historical research. The program culminates with an interdisciplinary research seminar and a practical internship with organizations focused on historic preservation or public history.