Learning Outcomes for the MA in Preservation Studies
- Demonstrate a command of the history, theory, and practice of historic preservation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and buildings of the United States.
- Demonstrate the ability to present narratives of place related to the building landscape and its preservation that can be understood by a broad lay audience.
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake professional-level work in the historic preservation field.
- Demonstrate an ability to conduct research, manage evidence, and construct an argument concerning a topic in historic preservation.
Learning Outcomes for the Dual JD/MA in Preservation Studies
JD
- Possess knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law.
- Possess the ability to perform:
- Legal analysis and reasoning
- Legal research
- Problem-solving
- Written communication in the legal context
- Oral communication in the legal context;
- Understand the exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system.
- Demonstrate the professional skills of collaboration, counseling, and negotiation needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession. All students will also demonstrate a basic understanding of business fundamentals and be able to read and understand basic financial documents.
MA
- emonstrate a command of the history, theory, and practice of historic preservation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and buildings of the United States.
- Demonstrate the ability to present narratives of place related to the building landscape and its preservation that can be understood by a broad lay audience.
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake professional-level work in the historic preservation field.
- Demonstrate an ability to conduct research, manage evidence, and construct an argument concerning a topic in historic preservation.