Historic Preservation and Restoration Associate Degree
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Historic Preservation and Restoration Degree prepares students for entry into the historic preservation field. Students will learn the correct procedures for restoring various building materials such as wood, glass, metal, brick, stone, ceramics, and gilding. Students will be prepared to enter the field as general preservation contractors or will be prepared to continue their education is a specialized preservation trade.
Entrance Requirements
This program requires either the ACCUPLACER® or COMPASS college placement test and High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Required Age of 16.
ACCUPLACER® minimum scores: Reading Comprehension 64, Sentence Skills 70, Elementary Algebra 57
COMPASS minimum scores: Reading 79, Writing 62, Algebra 37
Course Overview
General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours)Area I – Language Arts/CommunicationENGL1101Composition and Rhetoric3Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.1242Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select 1ECON1101Principles of Economics3Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in production, employment, and income; and United States economy in perspective1310ECON2105Macroeconomics3Provides a description and analysis of macroeconomic principles and policies. Topics include basic economic principles, macroeconomic concepts, equilibrium in the goods and money markets, macroeconomic equilibrium and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies.1311ECON2106Microeconomics3Provides an analysis of the ways in which consumers and business firms interact in a market economy. Topics include basic economic principles, consumer choice, behavior of profit maximizing firms, modeling of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition.1312HIST1111World History I3Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.1314HIST1112World History II3Emphasizes the study of the intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from early modern times to the present. Topics include transitions to the Modern World, scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, political modernization, economic modernization, imperialism, and the Twentieth Century.1315HIST2111U.S. History I3Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction.1316HIST2112U.S. History II3Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950*s; the 1960*s and 1970*s; and America since 1980.1317POLS1101American Government3Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, special interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.1318PSYC1101Introductory Psychology3Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.1320SOCI1101Introduction to Sociology3Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.1324Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Select 1MATH1111College Algebra3Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.1297MATH1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning (201614)3Emphasizes algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Topics include fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics, geometry, mathematics of voting and districting, and mathematics of finance.1295MATH1101Mathematical Modeling3Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra.1296Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select 1ARTS1101Art Appreciation3Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.1236ENGL2110World Literature3This course explores the history of the human experience through literature and writing across the cultures of the world. Surveys of important works across multiple genres of fiction and non-fiction as a reflection of cultural values. Explores themes from the ancient through modern era.6630ENGL2130American Literature3Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.1237ENGL2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 17003This course presents a survey of important works in early English literature. Course content includes a variety of literary genres: poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction. Writers typically include the Beowulf poet, Gawain poet, Chaucer, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Donne, Jonson, Shakespeare, and Milton. The course emphasizes English literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. Competency areas include literature and culture; essential themes and ideas; literature and history; research and writing skills; and oral communication skills.6632HUMN1101Introduction to Humanities3Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.1238MUSC1101Music Appreciation3Explores the analysis of well-known works of music, their compositions, and the relationship to their periods. An introduction to locating, acquiring, and documenting information resources lays the foundation for research to include the creative and critical process, the themes of music, the formal elements of composition, and the placing of music in the historical context. Topics include historical and cultural development represented in musical arts.1239THEA1101Theater Appreciation3Explores history, aesthetics, and craft of the theatrical experience on stage, emphasizing the role of the audience as well as that of the artist. Critical views of theatrical performances are examined alongside scripts. Emphasis is placed on the students' understanding of foundational elements, principles, and theories of dramatic art, including classical and contemporary varieties. The performance component of this course enables students to appreciate the process by which theatre is realized and the creative and cultural significance of theatre as a basic human endeavor.6634Program-Specific RequirementsXXXX0000General Core Elective34609Occupational CoursesCOFC1020Professional Tool Use/Safety3This course provides instruction in the use of professional tools for the construction trades. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of each tool discussed. Topics include layout and measuring tools, cutting tools, sawing tools, drilling and boring tools, finishing and fastening tools, general shop tool use, and job site setup.1564HLST1015Historical Research and Documentation3This course uses techniques commonly used by historians while examining historic buildings. The various systems used in the field will be explored including field measurements, field drawings, photography and historic research techniques.27855HLST1020Introduction to Historic Preservation3This course provides a historical perspective of the preservation and restoration movement in the United States. An in-depth analysis of
preservation and restoration theories, development of preservation and restoration associations, and the evolution of laws related to historic
restoration and preservation.1672HLST1030Architectural Printreading2This course explains the standard methods of architectural drafting as it relates to the building trades. Materials to include: types of projections, page layout, reading plans, perspective drawing, freehand sketching and model making.1673HLST1050Structure Theory and Pathology3This course discusses and examines the processes of deterioration of historic buildings. Students will be able to methodically examine, analyze common problems and develop solutions that will be structurally, historically and economically valid.1675HLST1060Carpentry of Buildings I3This course covers the essential aspects of home building. Topics included are: wall and roof framing, window and door installation, stair ayout and construction. Students will replicate historic framing and construction using hand and power tools.1676HLST1070Project and Small Business Management3This course covers the essential skills involved in the management and administration of a small preservation trades oriented business. Topics include registering a business, obtaining a business licenses, payroll, taxes, contracts, estimating, building codes, permitting, scheduling and billing.27858HLST1100Carpentry of Buildings II328050HLST1220Traditional Building Styles3This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.1677HLST1280Doors, Windows and Millwork3This course is a study of door and window installations in a historical restoration environment. Techniques for repair, restoration and maintenance of historical elements will be covered. Wooden and metal elements will be discussed, as well as, retrofitting historic doors and windows with double insulated glass for better thermal efficiency. This course also looks at the numerous materials and style of roofing materials used in historical buildings. Topics to include: installing slate, wood shake, clay tiles, compositions, asphalt, rubber membrane and sheet metal. We will cover installation, common problem areas and maintenance of roofing products.1679HLST1320Historic and Cultural Landscapes3This course covers the history of landscaping in America. We will emphasize time periods of US history and the development of landscaping as a profession. Issues faced while performing landscape preservation will also be discussed. Weathering, recording, interpretation and reconstruction of landscapes will also be addressed1680HLST2000Adv Material Sciences/Metals3This course is a study of metals and their applications in a preservation setting. Topics include history of the medium, project characteristics and properties of metal, layout, material and cut list, metal failure, metal stabalization, as well as cleaning, repair and replication.1682HLST2010Historic Painting and Finishing3This course demonstrates both modern and historic techniques used to imitate stone and wood finishes. Topics include: surface preparation, selection of medium, and techniques used. Fundamental techniques will be used on many different mediums. This course also studies wood and its characteristics. Topics to include: physical, chemical, and biological properties, as well as, the deteriorization process. Wood joinery, stabilization and historical replication will be covered.1684HLST2030Historic Roofing328055HLST2020Advanced Preservation Skills3This course is an extension of the specific 200 level course. Topics include, advanced blacksmithing, advanced carpentry, advanced mold making and casting, painted stained glass, wall paper reproduction, decorative ironwork, material replication, as well as project managing and estimating. This class will prepare students for their final culmination project.1683HLST2060Material Science:Masonry and Plaster3This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling
medallions.1685HLST2100Material Science:Stained Glass328057MSNR1005Intro Masonry/Basic Bricklay4This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Basic bricklaying skills are emphasized and practiced to ensure competency. Topics include safety procedures, materials equipment needed, materials estimation, mortar mixing, butter brick and block, and cut masonry units.
1728Occupational Elective 3 hrsMinimum Length of Program: 6 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 71