Degrees & Programs Degrees :: M.P.S. - Masters in Preservation Studies
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Ann Masson
Assistant Director of Preservation Studies Program
Masters of Preservation Studies Program
The Tulane School of Architecture Masters of Preservation Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary opportunity to learn the essentials of preservation practice in one of America’s most historic cities. New Orleans is a textbook for experiencing first hand the result of sixty years of historic preservation legislation. The Vieux Carre Commission is the second oldest historic district commission in the United States and has been the focus for the majority of legal issues that govern historic preservation activities in this hemisphere. The New Orleans Preservation Resource Center is nationally recognized for its success in neighborhood preservation and rejuvenation.
Core Curriculum and Electives
Year One: Fall
6…..PRST 651 Studio in Building Preservation
3…..PRST 661 History of Architecture in the Americas I
3…..PRST 671 Introduction to Preservation Studies
1…..PRST 653 Internship
2…..Historic Preservation Law Seminar
3…..Elective (optional)
18…Semester Total
Year One: Spring
PRST 652 Studio in Environmental Conservation 6
PRST 662 History of Architecture in the Americas II 3
PRST 672 Preservation Technology 3
Elective 3
Elective (optional) 3
Semester Total 18
Year One: Summer
PRST 690 Practicum or PRST 692 Thesis 6
2009 Preservation Studies Summer Field School
Total 42
Note: The curriculum conforms to the standards of the National Council for Preservation Education and includes fundamental courses in: the history of the designed environment, history and theory of preservation techniques and archaeological documentation. It also includes a practicum of practical, field experience. The curriculum, designed to be completed in one calendar year, consist of two academic semesters and a summer practicum. Part-time study can be structured to the needs of the individual student.
The City and its Resources
Tulane and New Orleans provide a hands-on education. The comprehensive course offerings; combined with a student designed practicum, insure that those interested in historic preservation receive the education that meets their individual needs and desires. The program builds upon the design strength of the School of Architecture and the expertise of its faculty and their commitment to immediate community, the nation, and the Gulf-Caribbean Region. The Preservation Resources Center, Historic Districts Landmark Commission, Historic New Orleans Collection, Louisiana State Museum, local and regional house museums, and many neighborhood improvement associations provide anchors for real-life preservation experiences. Tulane’s Center for Environmental Law, the Business School Program in Cultural Management, and the Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies broaden the context of educational opportunity. Excellent library research facilities provide one of the most complete historic preservation resources in the Americas. Field trips to local and regional sites will enrich the educational experience.
For more than a century the School of Architecture at Tulane University has maintained a commitment to professional environmental education which builds upon unique historical, geographical, and cultural legacy of the City of New Orleans. In fulfilling that mission, the School has initiated a program in the preservation of cultural and historic legacies. This program composed of core courses offered by the School of Architecture in concert with courses offered by other departments on campus. This, broad, interdisciplinary approach will prepare graduates to occupy positions on leadership in community preservation and cultural heritage development.
