The Master of Historic Preservation degree prepares students for successful careers in historic preservation and related fields through rigorous study of preservation practice and theory, and critical investigation of cultural and natural heritage at all scales. The department offers an interdisciplinary environment that encourages independent thinking, original research, and exploration of current issues in preservation practice. The resources of a major research university and well-developed professional and community networks provide extensive opportunities for applied learning and theoretical inquiry. Further, faculty strengths in preservation design, community planning, landscape studies, sustainability, and social justice offer diverse options for research and activism. The Department of Historic Preservation is strongly committed to human-centered forms of preservation and views the care and stewardship of historic environments as vital to creating a just and sustainable world.