Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation
The Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation program centers on current practices related to cultural heritage and community based preservation. Students take courses in the architecture foundation program for the first two years of study then focus on preservation theory and practice in the third and fourth year. This program is well suited for students interested in research and application of architectural and historical knowledge. The degree offers an introduction to historic preservation and the agencies and frameworks within which preservation is carried out locally, nationally, and internationally. Coursework examines a number of global, national and local case studies. Students undertake an in-depth capstone research investigation of a selected case study to employ research methods utilized in preservation. Dedicated group work areas, woodshop, digital fabrication, and digital lab spaces allow for in-house research drawing, modeling, and digital visualization.
Graduates of the program will be equipped to work under the supervision of an architect or an architectural historian to document historical buildings, undertake archival research or other more general aspects of architectural practice not requiring licensure. Graduates are prepared to apply for graduate studies in architecture, historic preservation or a related discipline.
Sasha W. Eisenman, Ph.D., Chair, Architecture and Environmental Design
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Dixon Hall, Room 201
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
267-468-8168
eisenman@temple.edu
Robert Shuman, Jr., Architecture Program Head
Architecture Building
2001 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-4300
robert.shuman@temple.edu
Summary of Degree Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements. Go to the General Education section for more information.
Summer or semester study abroad will satisfy the GenEd Global/World Society requirement.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are ARCH 3296 and ARCH 4596.
Program Requirements
A total of 122 s.h. is required for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1031 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Engineering Principles for Building Science 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I | ||
| Freshman Requirements | ||
| ARCH 1011 | Visual Literacy for Architects 1 | 3 |
| ARCH 1001 | Introduction to Design and the Environment | 3 |
| ARCH 1012 | Visual Literacy for Architects 2 | 3 |
| Sophomore Requirements | ||
| ARCH 2121 | Foundation Architectural Design 1 | 4 |
| ARCH 2141 | Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance | 3 |
| ARCH 2151 | Architecture, Technology, and the Environment | 3 |
| ARCH 2122 | Foundation Architectural Design 2 | 4 |
| ARCH 2142 | Architectural History: Renaissance through 20th Century | 3 |
| Junior Requirements | ||
| ARCH 3111 | Introduction to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| ARCH 3152 | Materials and Methods | 4 |
| ARCH 3296 | Movements in Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 3251 | Structural Analysis for Architects | 3 |
| ARCH 4141 | Global Preservation Practice | 3 |
| ARCH 4145 | Research Methods for Historic Preservation | 3 |
| Senior Requirements | ||
| ARCH 3354 | Sustainability and Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 4199 | Capstone Research Seminar for Historic Preservation | 4 |
| ARCH 4596 | Seminar in Architectural Theory | 3 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 | |
| ARCH Elective | 3 | |
| 1 | If ECE 2142 is selected, students will need two GenEd Science and Technology (GS) courses to satisfy the GenEd requirement. |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Architecture Foundation Studies Courses (Year 1 & 2)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ARCH 1011 | Visual Literacy for Architects 11 | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| MATH 1031 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARCH 1001 | Introduction to Design and the Environment | 3 |
| ARCH 1012 | Visual Literacy for Architects 2 (spring only) | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Engineering Principles for Building Science2 | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARCH 2121 | Foundation Architectural Design 1 (fall only)3 | 4 |
| ARCH 2141 | Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance (fall only) | 3 |
| ARCH 2151 | Architecture, Technology, and the Environment | 3 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARCH 2122 | Foundation Architectural Design 2 (spring only)4 | 4 |
| ARCH 2142 | Architectural History: Renaissance through 20th Century | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective5 | 3 | |
| Free Elective5 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 62 | |
| 1 | Although not required, freshman students registered for ARCH 1011 should also take ARCH 1502. |
| 2 | If ECE 2142 is selected, students will need two GenEd Science and Technology (GS) courses to satisfy the GenEd requirement. |
| 3 | Option to take ARCH 2123 / ARCH 2153 instead of ARCH 2121 for B.S. in Facilities Management. |
| 4 | Option to take ARCH 2124 / ARCH 2154 instead of ARCH 2122 for B.S. in Facilities Management. |
| 5 | Students planning to study abroad should substitute the Free Elective for a required course available only on main campus. For more information, please see your advisor. |
Note: The Architecture Foundation is common to all three undergraduate degrees. In the spring of the sophomore year, students declare a major in one of the degrees offered. A place in the B.S. in Facilities Management or the B.S. in Historic Preservation is guaranteed for all students in good standing with the University. Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture is competitive. Typically, students have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and an excellent portfolio. Students in all three programs can apply to the Master of Architecture program. Bachelor of Science in Architecture students are eligible for the 2-year, 60 credit track. Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation and Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management students may be required to take additional coursework (between 60-90 credits) at the graduate level. Students can meet with an advisor to plan ahead and can refer to the Temple University Graduate Bulletin.
Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation (Year 3 & 4)
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ARCH 3111 | Introduction to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| ARCH 3152 | Materials and Methods | 4 |
| ARCH 3296 | Movements in Modern Architecture [WI] | 3 |
| Select one of the following:1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I | ||
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARCH 3251 | Structural Analysis for Architects | 3 |
| ARCH 4141 | Global Preservation Practice | 3 |
| ARCH 4145 | Research Methods for Historic Preservation | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARCH 3354 | Sustainability and Architecture | 3 |
| Architecture Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARCH 4199 | Capstone Research Seminar for Historic Preservation | 4 |
| ARCH 4596 | Seminar in Architectural Theory [WI] | 3 |
| Architecture Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits for the B.S. in Historic Preservation: | 122 | |
| 1 | Students may opt to take the lab course (CHEM 1023, CHEM 1033, or CHEM 1953) that complements the lecture course (if available) and select a 3 credit elective course to reach the minimum number of credits for graduation. |
Rome Option
Students who plan to study abroad are encouraged to meet with an advisor as early as the freshman year. While the plan below suggests appropriate coursework, a semester abroad would require using free electives that ordinarily would be taken in other semesters. For a historic preservation major, the best time to study abroad is fall of the fourth year. It will take careful planning with an advisor to ensure that the degree is completed as efficiently as possible, and that courses normally taken in the fall of fourth year on Main campus are completed before the semester abroad. ARCH 3234 and ARTH 2005 can be taken in place of free electives and ARCH 3241 counts as an Architecture elective.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 3241 | Seminar Analysis of Urban Structure in Rome (Arch Elective) | 3 |
| ARCH 3234 | Architectural Design Studio in Rome (or Free Electives) | 6 |
| ARTH 2005 | Cultural Heritage Preservation (or Free Elective) | 4 |
| Free Elective or GenEd | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Japan Option
Students who plan to study abroad are encouraged to meet with an advisor as early as the freshman year. While the grid below suggests appropriate coursework, a semester abroad would require using free electives that ordinarily would be taken in other semesters. It will take careful planning with an advisor to ensure that the degree is completed as efficiently as possible, and that courses normally taken in the spring of junior year on Main campus are completed before the semester abroad.
GenEd courses are offered at the Japan campus and can be substituted where appropriate for Free electives. ARCH 3242 counts as an Architecture elective (spring only). Note that students can study abroad in Japan in either fall or spring semester.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 3242 | Urban Seminar in Tokyo (Undergraduate) (for students attending in spring only) | 3 |
| Free Elective or GenEd | 3 | |
| Free Elective or GenEd | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |