This course explores the idea of historic preservation as a tool for economic development. Students will critically reflect on the relationship between historic preservation and issues such as low income housing, poverty, and gentrification. It will also introduce students to the tools and techniques being used by preservationists, urban planners, private and non-profit developers, housing advocates, and others to promote the revitalization of economically distressed communities.

This course will trace architectural developments in America from colonial settlement until the middle of the 19th century. Examples will come from vernacular, professional and monumental contexts so that students become familiar with various design processes andons types of architecture. The course will both survey the features of buildings constructed in different times in various American places and consider their historical and social contexts.

This course introduces students to basic research methods and techniques for gathering, recording, and interpreting information about historic buildings and sites. Class discussions and practical exercises on focus on the National Register system's documentation requirements, HABS conventions for drawing, and recording for survey and compliance purposes (e.g., Section 106).

HP 613 will provide an in-depth examination of current methods and technologies used in the conservation of historic materials and structural elements. This course will also examine the materials and methods of construction used in historic structures in Europe and the United States. The investigation of historic structural systems will include an examination of the technology available and the progressive changes in technology and how it impacted construction methods.

This course reinforces concepts taught in HP 612 while introducing students to more advanced documentary and analytical techniques for evaluating historic sites and structures. Students work through practical exercises in large format photography, advanced measured drawing skills including the production of elevations and sections, and new analytical and representational techniques using computer applications.

An introduction to architectural preservation and design, using sites in Kentucky. Design projects will focus on restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures, new urban infill structures, and new structures within historic urban and rural contexts. Individual and team projects will require interaction with local preservation and planning groups. Course meets for 3 hours each week. Prerequisite: Enrollment in program or consent of instructor.

An introduction to historic preservation planning. Projects will introduce students to a variety of preservation planning tools, including neighborhood historic resource surveys, the creation of historic districts, the development of design guidelines, and the mapping of historic resources among others. The course will focus on historic sites and structures within Kentucky. Individual and team projects will involve interaction with local government, planning and preservation groups. Class meets for three (3) hours per week. Prerequisite: Enrollment in program or consent of instructor.

Internship providing practical experience in historic preservation. Internships qualifying for academic credit may be undertaken with a government agency, a non-profit organization, or a private-sector firm, depending on the student's interests and professional goals. Internships may take place domestically or abroad. Internships require the approval of the Department Chair, who will develop a plan of study in collaboration with the student and host organization. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Half-time to full-time work on master's project. May be repeated for a maximum of six semesters.

Independent investigation of selected topics in historic preservation under the supervision of a faculty member with proficiency in the investigation area. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Nine credit hours of graduate study, written consent of instructor, and contractual agreement approved by Department Chair.