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Historic Preservation and Restoration, One-Year Certificate

Overview

The Historic Preservation and Restoration Certificate program is designed for persons currently working in, or intending to work in, the construction trades with an emphasis on the preservation and restoration of historic and vintage buildings.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

  1. Communicate clearly and effectively through speech, writing and drawing.
  2. Practice healthy work habits; safely use tools and materials.
  3. Work in a collaborative environment.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of regional architectural history.
  5. Use appropriate materials and methods for renovation and new construction.

Program Requirements

Writing

WR121English Composition

4

Mathematics

MTH065Mathematics for Applied Sciences

4
Or
MTH095Algebra - Intermediate

4

Human Relations

1 course from the following list:

BA206Management Fundamentals

3
BA285Human Relations in Business

3
BLD207Project Management

3
MAS207Leadership and Managerial Skills

4
PSY101Psychology of Human Relations

3
PSY190Stress Theory and Management

3
COM115Intercultural Communication

4
COM219Small Group Discussion

4

Electives

Workshops

Core Courses

 

ARCH215History of Pacific Northwest Architecture

3
Or
ARCH216Northwest Architects

3
 
BLD101Intro to Historic PreservationContent

2
BLD103Residential Materials and Methods

3
BLD104Construction Math

2
BLD110Construction Safety for Historic Preservation

1
BLD111Tool Safety for Historic Preservation

1
BLD140Print Reading for Construction

3
 
BLD280CWE: Construction

1 - 11
Or
BLD294Historic Preservation Practicum

1 - 4
 
DRF150Construction Drawing

3
DRF213Computer Aided Design I

4

Note: BLD280 must be 2 credits.

Workshops

For the Certificate Program, 13 credits must be taken from any of the workshops listed below.

Construction Skills

BLD120Construction Skills: Sitework

1-4
BLD121Construction Skills: Foundation Systems

1-4
BLD122Construction Skills: Floor Systems

1-4
BLD123Construction Skills: Wall Systems

1-4
BLD124Construction Skills: Roof Systems

1-4
BLD125Construction Skills: Moisture and Thermal

1-4
BLD126Construction Skills:Doors and Windows

1 - 4
BLD127Construction Skills: Stairs

1 - 4
BLD128Construction Skills: Finish Work

1 - 4
BLD129Building Analysis and Documentation

1

Materials

BLD131Materials: Concrete

1-4
BLD132Materials: Masonry

1 - 4
BLD133Materials: Plaster

1-4
BLD134Materials: Wood

1 - 4
BLD135Materials: Metal

1 - 4
BLD136Materials: Glass

1-4
BLD137Materials: Finishes

1-4
BLD138Materials: Adhesives

1-4
BLD139Materials Analysis

1

Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques

BLD220Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Sitework

1 - 4
BLD221Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Foundations

1-4
BLD222Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Floors

1-4
BLD223Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Walls

1 - 4
BLD224Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Roof

1 - 4
BLD225Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Protection

1-4
BLD226Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Doors and Windows

1 - 4
BLD227Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Stairs

1-4
BLD228Historic Preservation and Restoration Techniques: Finish Work

1 - 4
BLD229Building Analysis and Documentation

1 - 2

Historic Materials

BLD231Materials: Concrete

1-4
BLD232Materials: Masonry

1 - 4
BLD233Materials: Plaster

1 - 4
BLD234Materials: Wood

1 - 4
BLD235Materials: Metal

1-4
BLD236Materials: Glass

1-4
BLD237Materials: Finishes

1-4
BLD238Materials: Adhesives

1-4
BLD239Materials Analysis

1