I've been fortunate to take a multitude of unique and interesting courses during my education at the University of Delaware, a selection of which are featured below:
Armand Battisti
MSST 667: Fundamentals of Professional Fundraising
An in-depth study of the process of museum fundraising, including the creation of a simulated fundraising proposal.
Dr. Katherine Grier
MSST 600 Museums: History and Practice
An introduction to the history of museums, collections, and discussion of major issues in the field of museum studies
Dr. Joseph Trainor
DISA 650: Introduction to Disasters
An introduction to relevant theories and methodologies of disaster science and management, including planning, prevention, and mitigation measures
Dr. Michael Zaradonetis
MSST 603: Museums and Modern Technology
An examination of the relationship between museums and technology, including the use of online tools beneficial to museum professionals; this course culminated in the creation of a unique online resource pertaining to student’s individual research.
Dr. Chandra Reedy
UAPP 618: Traditional Architectural Materials
A study of traditional architectural materials through hands-on interaction and intensive research.
Dr. Chandra Reedy
UAPP 627: World Heritage Sites
A review of detailed case studies of several world heritage sites for the purpose of identifying successful and unsuccessful management plans.
Dr. Chandra Reedy
UAPP 629: Theory/Practice of Historic Preservation
The foundational course of study for the theory and practice of the field of historic preservation; this course culminated in an in-depth reflection paper of some of the major issues in the field.
Dr. Rebecca Sheppard
UAPP 630: Methods in Historic Preservation
A practicum for producing field notes and measured drawings such as building footprints, floorplans, elevations, sections, and details.
Andrew Homsey
UAPP 652: GIS in Public Policy
A practicum on the general use and adaptation for specific research of Geographic Information Systems.
Dr. Rebecca Sheppard
UAPP 654: Vernacular Architecture
A discussion-based seminar concerning the types, importance, and documentation of vernacular architecture; culminating in the analysis of a building through two lenses of vernacular architecture studies.
Dr. Rebecca Sheppard and Catherine Morrisey
UAPP 667: National Register 101
Introduction to the National Register application process, including preparation of sample nomination forms.
Dr. Rebecca Shepherd
UAPP 700: Historic Preservation Capstone Studio
The capstone course to master’s degree program in which field notes, autoCAD drawings, and photo logs are created for a particular site, and extensive research is conducted into the history of land use and other relevant information pertaining to that site.
Stephanie Shaw
UAPP 720: Introduction to Architectural Photography
A study of the HABS standard for architectural photography; hands-on experience with the relevant equipment; and performance of photography assignments to practice necessary skills such as adjusting exposure, shutter speed, and correction of white balance.