MFA in Historic Preservation
Mississippi State University ’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Historic Preservation will culminate in a terminal degree, one of the few degrees of its kind in the United States.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 26,580/year
Location
Starkville, United States
About the program
The MFA degree at Mississippi State University in Historic Preservation focuses on historic preservation combined with preservation field studies. Upon successful completion of the degree program, students will possess the skills necessary to educate diverse populations and promote historic preservation while employed with non-profit organizations, government agencies, cities, museums, private-sector firms, and in academia.
Graduates will:
- be equipped to perform in historic preservation occupations with non-profit organizations, government agencies, community development, urban development, museums, private-sector firms, and in academia.
- be proficient in areas of design, technology, economics, law, planning, and curating as it pertains to historic preservation.
- have the skills necessary to convey effective leadership, management, and communication practices.
- have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of historic preservation as it pertains to history and theory of the designed environment; history and theory of preservation; documentation and recording techniques; practical field application, application-based projects, practicum and communication skills; and an area of concentration in a preservation related field.
Program Structure
- Students will complete coursework in history of American architecture, landscape architecture, and interiors; investigation and documentation of structures, interiors, and sites; adaptive reuse of existing buildings and intervention approaches; building materials conservation; historic preservation and conservation.