The M.A. in Historic Preservation at Goucher College offers an innovative curriculum led by engaged faculty and supported by scholarships. Our program explores the connections between people and historic places, the role of preservation in advancing social justice, and how historic places can contribute to thriving communities. We prepare students to shape the future of the field.
M.A.H.P.Program Basics
Complete in 2.5-3 Years
Onlinewith 7-day Residency
89% of alumsworking in related career
The Goucher M.A. in Historic Preservation (M.A.H.P.) program is designed specifically
for individuals who want or need to keep working while earning a master's degree.
Our flexible curriculum and convenient, online course meeting times offers comprehensive
historic preservation studies, providing a broad foundation of knowledge in preservation
theory, architectural history and cultural landscapes, preservation law and policy,
and documentation. Our electives include courses in planning, community partnerships,
ethnography, oral history, technology, economics, and internships.
Founded in 1995 as the nation’s first preservation program that blends online learning with brief in-person annual residencies, we have thirty years of experience producing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and well-connected leaders in a format designed for working professionals.
Each summer, M.A.H.P. faculty and students gather for a week of in-person learning
experiences in Baltimore and other cities that are leading the way in preservation
policy and practice. The rest of the year, students engage in a dynamic online learning
environment that involves weekly live video classes. The total estimated program cost for the M.A. in Historic Preservation program is
$42,000, based on the current tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Multiple
scholarships of up to $1,500 a year are available. Applications for the Fall 2025 semester are due July 25th. Applicants must submit
a resume, undergraduate transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a 1000+ word essay
discussing your interest in the program.
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Tuition & scholarships
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Earn college credit while spending 2 weeks in Nepal exploring the rich biodiversity, majestic Himalaya, unique culture, transformative heritage sites, and adaptations to a changing environment.
explore the Nepal Intensive Course AbroadA team of graduate students from the M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management (M.A.E.S.), M.A. in Cultural Sustainability (M.A.C.S.), and M.A. in Historic Preservation (M.A.H.P.) programs recently embarked on the inaugural “Graduate” and “Alumnae/i” Intensive Course Abroad (ICA) to Nepal, offering a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of sustainability, culture, and heritage preservation.
Laura Kirn, M.A.H.P. '13, is the 2024 Goucher College M.A. in Historic Preservation distinguished alumna. We recognized her this year for her significant contributions to preservation practice and policy.
