Heritage Studies
Department of Landscape Architecture
101 Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, MC- 620
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: (217) 333-9279
E-mail: dfr1@illinois.edu
Graduate Minor: Heritage Studies
Graduate Degree Program
The Heritage Studies Minor (HSM) is pursued at the graduate level in a student's home department through completion of four courses (4 hours each) plus a culminating project arising out of normal coursework undertaken in consultation with the HSM Committee Head.
Admission
Admission for the Heritage Studies Minor is contingent upon the approval of the home department. Students are admitted to the graduate program of the particular academic department in which they will pursue their Master's or PhD degree. A student interested in the HSM should clearly indicate this in the application statement to the University and, upon matriculation, should inform the HSM Committee of the intent to pursue the Minor and begin planning how to satisfy the requirements. The HSM Steering Committee reviews student progress in consultation with the student's academic advisor. Students must be admitted to the graduate program of an academic department in order to participate in the HSM. Students already enrolled in one of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate programs may also apply for admission to the HSM at any time, but are advised to do so in their first year of study.
There are no prerequisites for admission to the HSM other than admission to a university graduate program. The HSM does not require prior practical experience in heritage work for admission. However, the HSM will encourage students to obtain such practical experience during their graduate work at the University of Illinois.
Graduate Minor
| Required Courses: | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| ANTH 460 | 4 |
| LA 594 | 2 or 4 |
| Two additional courses from an approved list, chosen by the student and the H.S.M. committee head, must also be completed. | 6-8 |
| Total Hours | 12-16 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| A culminating project (fulfilled by a project, paper, or design: choice is determined in consultation with the Minor's Steering Committee) is required. | |
| In addition to the minor requirements, students must also complete the requirements of their major degree. Hours counted toward completion of a minor may not also be applied toward any other transcripted credential. |
Faculty Research Interests
The HSM courses offer broad coverage of different approaches to heritage theory and practice, including interdisciplinary perspectives from Anthropology, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, History, Geography, Education, and other fields. Faculty work collaboratively with each other and across the globe, focusing on a range of cultures and time periods from prehistoric to contemporary.
Financial Aid
The Minor itself does not provide financial aid. Financial aid may be requested from the admitting graduate program of the particular academic department.