The Master of Arts in Preservation Studies at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences trains students for careers in historic preservation and cultural heritage management. The program emphasizes both academic study and practical fieldwork, including coursework from various disciplines, a required major project (capstone), and an internship to gain professional experience. Drawing on Boston's prominent role in historic preservation and leveraging the region's rich resources, the curriculum covers topics such as preservation theory, planning, architectural history, and adaptive reuse. Students can specialize through elective tracks like Architectural History, American & New England Studies, History, Archaeology, Planning, or Museum Practice. The program is multidisciplinary, preparing graduates for diverse roles within the preservation field, both in the US and globally.