Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Historic Preservation in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Mississippi State University offers a unique Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Historic Preservation, standing as one of the rare terminal degrees of its type nationwide. This MFA program blends historic preservation principles with hands-on field studies. Graduates will gain essential skills to teach varied audiences and advance preservation efforts while working with nonprofits, government entities, municipalities, museums, private companies, and academic institutions. Alumni will
be prepared for preservation roles across nonprofit sectors, government bodies, community revitalization, urban planning, museums, private enterprises, and higher education.
develop expertise in design, technology, economics, legal aspects, planning, and curation relevant to preservation work.
acquire leadership, management, and communication competencies.
master preservation fundamentals including environmental design history, preservation theory, documentation methods, practical implementation, project applications, experiential learning, and specialized focus areas within the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicant's must have a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited four year educational institution, and earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 system). They must submit an application form, a statement of purpose, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Applicants must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree granting institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, official transcripts from previous institution(s) are required as well. The program may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap. The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Parchment or National Clearinghouse. Electronic transcripts sent by Parchment or National Clearinghouse should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Verification and evaluation of international transcripts and transcript translations received directly from World Education Services (WES) will be considered official.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
Applicants must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree granting institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, official transcripts from previous institution(s) are required as well. The program may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap. The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Parchment or National Clearinghouse. Electronic transcripts sent by Parchment or National Clearinghouse should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Verification and evaluation of international transcripts and transcript translations received directly from World Education Services (WES) will be considered official.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
Tuition
USD
27,487