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What does it cost?

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How long will it take?

Full-time students can complete the program in 5 years.

Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus

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Students may enter the program in fall, spring or summer semester.

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History, B.A./Master of Heritage Preservation

Program Director
Chad Keller
[email protected]
404-413-6377

The Georgia State University Department of History offers a B.A. in History/Master of Heritage Preservation (M.H.P.) program that allows students to save time and tuition dollars by earning both degrees in as little as five years. This dual degree opportunity enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.

At the bachelor’s degree level, History students can choose from several options:

  • Bachelor of Arts in History — The broadest option.
  • World History Concentration — An in-depth look at world history and culture
  • Pre-Education Track — This track prepares aspiring teachers to enter any master’s-level certification program.
  • Pre-Law Concentration — This option prepares students for law school or J.D.-Ph.D. programs.

At the graduate school level, the M.H.P. program offers compelling opportunities to pursue careers relating to the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage. The program and its faculty emphasize the theory and practice of protecting and communicating the significance of our tangible and intangible heritage. Much of the coursework involves collaboration with community partners and cultural organizations to produce practical learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.

Thanks to our location in Atlanta, class projects prioritize city and regional histories by engaging with local communities to assess, preserve and interpret the tangible and intangible heritage of the South. Collaboration with community partners and cultural organizations throughout the southeastern region provide M.H.P. students with both practical learning experiences that take place outside the traditional classroom setting and professional interactions that position them to be future leaders in the field.

The M.H.P. program attracts students with a variety of backgrounds and interests, creating an eclectic and energetic academic setting. Our students use their heritage preservation educations to teach, advocate, restore, interpret and plan for the preservation of historic resources and interpretations of history to a public audience. Students can specialize in either public history or historic preservation.

Program Details

Incoming bachelor’s students will apply through Undergraduate Admissions. After acceptance to Georgia State, students interested in a dual-degree program should discuss the requirements for eligibility with the dual-degree program coordinator at the start of their sophomore year.

If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using Georgia State’s Common Application.

Find out more about applying.

International students: International applicants are those students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.), students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States, students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status, but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card or students who have been educated outside the U.S.

Learn more about the application process.

Transfer students: If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

Learn more about transferring to Georgia State.


Dual-Degree Program Eligibility

The Dual B.A. in History/Master of Heritage Preservation program is available to undergraduate majors who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Students may apply at any time once they have taken between 30-80 credit hours.

Email [email protected] to discuss eligibility. If eligible, you'll be provided the dual-degree program electronic application to fill out. Decisions are typically emailed within 10 business days.

Students accepted into dual undergraduate/graduate programs must work with the program graduate director each term to develop a plan for taking graduate courses during their senior year (or earlier for specific programs) while still completing their final semesters of bachelor’s work.

Acceptance into the dual-degree program does not constitute admission to the graduate degree program. Admission to the graduate program occurs in the senior year of undergraduate study and is contingent upon 1) successful completion of the bachelor’s degree, 2) performance in the graduate-level courses taken during the bachelor’s degree, and 3) meeting the other admission requirements of the specific program.

Dual Degree enrollment provides a range of benefits including the waiving of the GRE requirement and a graduate admission application fee when applying to the graduate program. Learn more about our dual degree program .

Students accepted into dual undergraduate/graduate programs must work with the program graduate director each term to develop a plan for taking graduate courses during their senior year (or earlier for specific programs). Click here to learn about the graduate course approval process.

For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

  • Students completing graduate coursework while an undergraduate will pay the undergraduate tuition rate.
  • Dual-degree students accepted into the M.H.P. program may receive Graduate Assistantships which come with tuition waivers for graduate program enrollment.
  • TheM.H.P. application fee is waived.
  • Up to 12 credit hours can count toward completion of both the B.A. andM.H.P. degrees (double credits).

For general tuition information, Check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.

Students who complete the M.H.P. program will have a solid grounding in cultural studies, urban and architectural history combined with the research and writing skills essential to any career in public history or historic preservation. Students may choose to concentrate in either historic preservation or public history.

How to Register for Graduate Courses for Dual-Degree Program Students

  • Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your graduation plans and to review your remaining degree requirements. Click here for information about how to make an appointment with them.
  • Meet with your dual degree faculty coordinator or his/her designee to discuss your progression in the dual degree program and graduate course enrollment options.
  • If you plan to take a graduate course in the next upcoming term, fill out the Graduate Course Approval Form and email it to [email protected].
  • Register for the graduate course once you receive an email confirming your authorization. Review your academic evaluation to see where the graduate course counts. If you have questions about where your graduate course is counting on your academic evaluation, email your concerns to [email protected].

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Careers

Students who complete the Master of Heritage Preservation program gain valuable internship experience and find jobs in a variety of local, state and national agencies and organizations, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. Our graduates are prepared for professions in fields such as cultural resource planning and management, administration of historical sites, historical societies, commissions and museums, and historical archives and research positions in public and private agencies.

Contacts

Program Director
Chad Keller
[email protected]
404-413-6377

Director, Heritage Preservation Program, M.H.P.
Chad Keller
[email protected]
404-413-6377

College of Arts & Sciences Lockup25 Park Pl NE #2500
Atlanta, GA 30303

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