Overview

Learn to preserve the built and natural environments as part of a comprehensive ethic of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability with the Heritage Conservation (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona.

Key Features

The Southwestern United States is a unique laboratory within which to explore a range of cultures, architectural styles and landscapes, whether in person or online. And because the certificate is part of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, students have access to a wide range federal heritage conservation projects throughout the region.

Career

The focus of the Heritage Conservation Certificate is to prepare students for practice in the field of heritage conservation and historic preservation. Our alumni work in the public and private sectors, including employment with the National Park Service, local historic preservation offices and museums, and cultural resources consulting firms.

Students enter the program with a wide range of academic degrees and professional experience, with backgrounds in anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies, library studies, urban planning, geography, photography and engineering. Regardless of your background, the Heritage Conservation Certificate prepares you for a fulfilling career.

With the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation, you'll be ready to start your career as:

Cultural resource specialist

Historic preservationist

Graduates who have complimentary degrees in other fields will be prepared for the careers as:

Landscape architect in cultural landscape preservation
Historical landscape architect
Cultural landscape specialist
Historical architect
Urban planner in historic preservation
Archivist
Museum curator
Educator
Cultural anthropologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Heritage Conservation
Cultural Landscapes
Contemporary Architecture and Urban Theory
Documentation and Interpretation of the Historic Built Environment
Preservation Planning

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted for fall and spring terms and are due three weeks prior to the start of the intended term.

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

One- or two-page statement of purpose
Resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
2.75 GPA
One letter of recommendation
English proficiency score

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Delivered

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