Master of Heritage Preservation - Public History 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 prepares graduates for positions in (1) cultural resource planning and management at local, state, and federal levels, (2) leadership roles at historical sites, societies, commissions, and museums, and (3) historical research positions in both 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 an internship with organizations specializing in historic preservation or public history.