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Course Description

Start your journey in historic building preservation

Through this introductory course, you will learn the history, theory and practice of historic preservation in the United States, with emphasis on the contemporary landscape of the field, including preservation planning, law, public programs and professional practice.  The course includes a live component that will meet via Zoom and awards CEUs upon successful completion.

What you’ll learn

  • Preservation tools and programs

  • Principles of preservation planning

  • Preservation law fundamentals

  • Public and private sector entities in the field

  • Career opportunities available

  • Contemporary issues in preservation

Who should take this course?

  • Anyone 18 years or older interested in learning about historic preservation in the United States

  • Anyone pursuing the Historic Preservation Certificate program

  • Architects, planners, design professionals or others currently working in related fields needing to earn continuing education units (CEUs) for licensure or other professional development

Please note: If you are a current University of Idaho degree-seeking student, please make sure to register for the certificate program through the Registrar, not through CAPE.

Historic Preservation Certificate

This course is one of four required courses in the Historic Preservation Certificate. Required courses include:

  • LARC2550C: Fall Term
  • CAA3800C: Fall Term
  • LARC3420C: Spring Term
  • CAA4800C: Spring Term

Questions?

Please contact the following email address: caa-hist-pres-cert@uidaho.edu
 

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Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Historic Preservation
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
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Time
5:30PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Aug 25, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
24.0
Course Fee(s)
Course Registration Fee non-credit $1,000.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Dan Everhart
  • Alexis Matrone
  • Raffaella Sini

Section Notes

The course will take place during the Fall 2026 Academic Session
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