Heritage Studies for a Global Society - Regis College

Heritage Studies for a Global Society from Regis College is a Campus Master Historic Preservation degree that prepares you for a Science career. Concentrations Public Heritage Cultural Heritage in Teaching Cultural Heritage in Literature Cultural Heritage in the Workplace Biocultural Diversity Cultural Heritage and Religion What is Heritage Studies? Heritage can be described in Geertzian terms as the narrative people tell themselves about themselves. We define it as: Self-identification of a personal and social connection to a collective past (real or imagined) which transcends the traditional constructs of time, space, nation, and ethnicity; interpretations of meaning and value are passed down from a perceived ancestor and retained in both tangible and intangible artifacts ? cultural memory, archaeology, oral and written tradition, ethnohistory, performance, language, literature, ritual, and folklore ? and are maintained by epistemologically significant links between the past and present, strengthened by the desire for preservation for the benefit of future generations. This program responds to social and economic demands for practical application of liberal arts skills in a variety of contexts. As historical, material, and cultural artifacts ? ancient or modern, local, national or international, written or traditional ? are lost, destroyed, or misrepresented and poorly understood, competent professionals with theoretical training across the disciplines will be in high demand. Our students are prepared for two pathways: academic and professional. The rigorous curriculum reinforces a student?s aptitude for successful scholarship, and the high standard ? including an individualized thesis ? prepares students for continued studies in graduate or professional schools, or Ph.D. programs in one of our affiliated universities. It is also a tool for skill sharpening and experience building in order to either gain or enhance professional employment in a variety of areas: Museums and archives Heritage tourism and historic site interpretation Public history Education (community college teaching, professional enhancement for K-12 teachers, adult education and training, private educational institutions, religious education, non-classroom education programs, etc.) Publishing and editing Historic preservation Human services and health care Community organizations (Tribal and ethnic organizations, NGOs, social services, etc.) Human Resources (diverse corporations, cultural mediation, etc.) Law and Government (legal services, law enforcement, special interest groups, activism, etc.) Consulting and research Non-profit organizations View more details on Regis College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Historic Preservation courses.