The MHP degree program prepares students for broad-based careers in the conservation and management of historic resources in both the built and natural environments. The two-year course of study attracts students from diverse backgrounds and is structured to develop versatile, competent and highly motivated professionals who can perceive preservation opportunities in the broadest sense and who can develop strategies ensuring the protection and use of cultural resources as a part of the fabric of urban and rural environments. An accelerated MHP degree and a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Historic Preservation program are also available.