Salve Regina University

Cultural and Historic Preservation

Salve Regina's cultural and historic preservation program provides an understanding and appreciation of archaeology, architectural history and historic preservation planning through an exciting mixture of coursework and fieldwork.

As one of only 10 undergraduate historic preservation programs nationwide certified by the National Council for Preservation Education, we offer our students a unique opportunity to explore the relationship between the past and present as well as participate in local and global preservation projects.

Centered in historic Newport, we urge students to get involved in meaningful projects on campus and in the community. Whether restoring an old cemetery, documenting an African-American church or excavating and analyzing remains during our summer Archeological Field School, our students gain extensive hands-on experience in the living laboratory of our city.

Students are also exposed to the global nature of historic preservation through courses like World Heritage Management, and we encourage majors to study abroad to enhance their learning experience. In addition, our active academic club transports students to culturally significant sites around the world.

Our program boasts an exceptional graduate school placement record, with the majority of our majors entering directly into such advanced degree programs as preservation, archaeology and urban planning.