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Historic Preservation - Program Admission

Program admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Admission to a four-year college does not guarantee admission to its undergraduate historic preservation program. You usually apply to this program after your second year of college and need to fulfill the following requirements:

• Good grades
• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Personal interview
• Statement of goals

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Computer Graphics
• Construction
• Drafting
• CAD Design and Software
• Blueprint Reading
• Physics
• Algebra
• Geometry

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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