The latter provides an opportunity to weave the many strands of knowledge gained in courses into a comprehensive project for a local community under the direction of an experienced professional. Students choosing to write a Masters Thesis must apply to the program director by the end of their second full semester and find a professor or adjunct faculty member willing to supervise the research and writing of the thesis or approved special project. Usually a Masters Thesis project evolves from advanced coursework in architectural history, although subjects in building conservation, architectural rehabilitation, and the law are also possible. Except for the two-semester Preservation Planning sequence or Masters thesis, these core requirements may be waived or modified by the director of the Preservation Studies Program. To request a waiver or modification, a student must demonstrate similar an equal competency in the subject prior to admission to the program.
Placement is approved by the program director.
In certain cases, prior experience may be considered as equivalent to the internship. History Faculty Inst.