Certificate Programs in Historic Preservation
Applied Arts & Sciences - 408.741.2045 - Career Programs Center - 408.741.2098
PROGRAM OPTIONS
- Certificate in Historic Preservation
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Historic preservation is an evolving field, focusing on the care and protection of the built environment
and other cultural resources. Now strongly tied to local, state, and federal laws, historic preservation as
both a field of research and as a profession has matured considerably during the past 20 years.
The program aims at preparing students for careers in the historic preservation and conservation of the
historic environment. Students have opportunities on studies and research in preservation education and
planning, documentation, and architectural conservation. A strong emphasis is placed on communitybased
projects through linkages with local, state groups, organizations, and agencies.
CAREER PATHS
- Architectural Firms, Specialized in Historic Preservation
- National Park Service and State Park
- U.S. Department of The Interior
- State, County, and City Agencies
- Cultural Resources & Heritage Management Firms
- Private Planning Firms
- Non-Profit Organizations
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
Dr. Soroush Ghahramani, Int'l Assoc. A.I.A.
Office: Applied Arts & Sciences, AAS-1B
Phone: (408) 741-4097
Webpage: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/ghahramani/ »
Last updated March 2008
Certificate in Historic Preservation 
Major Requirements (18 Units) |
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| Course | Title | Units |
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| Arch 040 | Fundamentals of Historic Preservation | 2 |
| Arch 041 | Science of Materials in Historic Preservation | 3 |
| Arch 042 | Architectural Restoration & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Arch 043 | Architectural Styles of American House | 2 |
| Arch 054 | Introduction to Architectural Desktop | 3 |
| Arch 055 | Architectural Building Code | 5 |
Recommended Electives (4 Units) |
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| Course | Title | Units |
| Arch 046 | History of Architecture | 2 |
| Arch 051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching/td> | 3 |
| Arch 052 | Architectural Graphics: Advanced Rendering | 3 |
| Arch 053 | Introduction to Architectural & Environmental Design | 3 |
| Arch 056 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 |
| Pkmgt 14 | Conservation of Our Natural Resources | 3 |
| Pkmgt 18 | Park Planning & Design | 3 |
| ID 035C | Design of Historic Interiors | 3-5 |
Total Number of Units |
22 |
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* To be awarded a Certificate, a student must complete:
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West Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, color or national
origin in any of its programs or courses of study.
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• last updated: May 9, 2008 •