Courses

The following curriculum of NCPE recommended courses have been approved by Clemson and added to the university catalog. The College of Charleston has approved course numbers for the same curriculum.

HP 410/610 History and Theory of Historic Preservation

Survey history of preservation that explores a variety of theoretical issues that impact the discipline and provide a basis for the critical evaluation of historic preservation projects.

HP 411/611 Documentation in Historic Preservation

Introduction to documenting and recording historic buildings and landscapes. Charleston and environs provide case study projects for archival research, field investigation, and preparation of final documentation.

HP 412/612 Materials and Methods of Historic Construction

Survey of traditional materials and methods of construction in America from the 18 th century through the early 20 th century. Scientific examination of historic construction in Charleston and environs provide case studies for examination.

HP 800 Internship in Historic Preservation

Professional internships are available through a number of initiatives in Charleston as well as nationally. Six credits of approved internship in Historic Preservation are required during the course of the graduate program and can be completed in one summer of the program.

HP 801 Legal and Economic Issues in Historic Preservation

Examines historic preservation against the backdrop of contemporary legal and economic issues using a case study method.

HP 802 Historic Preservation Research Seminar

Advanced documentation and analysis of historic resources in preparation for thesis project.

HP 803 Advanced Materials and Methods of Conservation

Advanced study of historic building materials and conservation techniques.

HP 804 Management and Administration of Historic Preservation

Praxis on the management of historic properties with particular stress on administering a preservation project in the field, and establishing a maintenance program for an historic property.

HP 805 Preservation Studio

Examines Charleston and its environs through the development of a comprehensive preservation project for a specific site.

HP 810 Conservation Lab

Focuses on conserving historic materials, on-site and in the lab.

HP 891 Thesis Research

Application of independent research to the historic environment through a multi-media degree project focusing on Charleston and its environs, or other suitable historic sites. Thesis is presented to committee for preliminary review at mid-semester of the fourth semester, and presented to a jury at the end of the semester for final review.