Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate Historic Preservation
The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation provides graduate students with tangible confirmation of skills and comprehension in historic preservation. Certificate holders have employment advantages in a variety of fields that includes archaeology, architecture, construction, historic presentation, law, museum studies, and more. Many government jobs at all levels desire graduate-level training in historic preservation. There is also an ongoing upward trend adaptive use of existing buildings, especially with projects that merge heritage conservation with the principles of sustainability.
Interested individuals should contact the Historic Preservation Certificate Program Coordinator within the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
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Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | Not Available | October 1 | October 1 |
| Summer 2026 | Not Available | March 1 | March 1 |
| Fall 2026 | February 1 | June 1 | August 1 |
| Spring 2027 | Not Available | October 1 | October 1 |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | March 1 | March 1 |
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The graduate certificate in Historic Preservation is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Historic Preservation is a process of design for continuity and the management of change within an existing historic context. If you’re interested in specialized education in historic preservation design, technology, planning and management, consider a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation.
The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation provides graduate students with tangible confirmation of skills and comprehension in historic preservation. Certificate holders have employment advantages in a variety of fields that includes archaeology, architecture, construction, historic presentation, law, museum studies and more. Many government jobs at all levels desire graduate-level training in historic preservation. There is also an ongoing upward trend adaptive use of existing buildings, especially with projects that merge heritage conservation with the principles of sustainability.
Interested individuals should contact the Historic Preservation Certificate Program Coordinator within the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation offers students from any discipline the opportunity to take historic preservation classes with rationale and purpose. Certificate holders can gain employment advantages in fields related to archaeology, architecture, business, engineering, geography, historic preservation, history, interior design, landscape architecture, law, museum studies, political science, public policy, social science, and urban and regional planning. Many government jobs within federal, state and local agencies specifically require or desire graduate-level training in historic preservation.
This certificate requires 15 semester credit hours of coursework. Two courses are required, with an additional 9 semester credit hours of coursework to be selected from the list of approved courses or other courses approved in consultation with the Certificate Program Coordinator. All requirements must be completed within a six-year period. Courses taken for the Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation can be applied toward other graduate degree programs such as the Master of Architecture and the Master of Science in Architecture degrees. Students will be advised by the Historic Preservation Certificate Program Coordinator/Advisor.
All states, many counties and most large cities have nonprofit organizations and societies devoted to historic preservation. Within the construction industry there is currently a huge trend upwards in adaptive use of existing buildings, especially within previously abandoned downtown areas. There is widespread demand for professionals with specialized training in historic preservation.
Courses taken for the Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation can be applied toward other graduate degree programs such as the Master of Architecture and the Master of Science in Architecture degrees.
