Conservation, Interpretation, Advocacy

The field of Historic Preservation centers on the conservation, interpretation, and advocacy of historic sites, structures, and cultural landscapes.  By studying historic preservation at the University of Oregon, you will have the opportunity to increase your fluency with historic resources, while emphasizing your ability to understand the significance of cultural heritage and resource management within communities.

Our program addresses sustainability issues through both emerging technologies in green preservation, and adaptive revitalization of structures and communities.  In addition to our classroom learning opportunities we sponsor a summer field school in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, or Idaho).

Historic Preservation is an inherently interdisciplinary field. We welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Our minor is particularly well suited for students studying:

• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Environmental Studies
• History
• History of Art and Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Planning, Public Policy and Management

Please note that this minor must be completed at the School of Architecture & Environment in Portland.

Course Requirements

The Minor Course of Study Form, which lists all course options for the minor, along with early consultation with the historic preservation program director, will assist you in determining your specific course of study to satisfy the minor requirements.

The program director must approve and sign your Undergraduate Course of Study Form before you submit it to the office of the School of Architecture & Environment. The form must be received the term prior to your expected graduation term. 

The lowest acceptable passing grade for courses used to complete the undergraduate minor in historic preservation is a C-.

The interdisciplinary minor in Historic Preservation requires a minimum of 27 credits as described below. Please be aware that some courses are only offered every other year.

Some courses require a prerequisite or pre-authorization, and others are only offered occasionally. Be sure to speak with the Historic Preservation Director when selecting courses.

Required for All Students (3 Credits)

Historic Preservation Core Coursework (12 Credits)

Select 12 credits from the following course offerings:

Related Coursework (12 Credits)

Select 12 credits from the following course offerings:

If participating departments offer other courses that apply to the historic preservation field of study, the program will address the course’s eligibility to count toward these areas in the term offered. Courses from other university departments may be substituted with approval of the program director.

For questions about the minor, please contact us at histpres@uoregon.edu.

Declare the Minor in HP