New Program Announced in Heritage Resources

        Northwestern State University, a member of the University of Louisiana system, is pleased to announce the creation of a new Master of Arts program in Heritage Resources.  This interdisciplinary program combines theories and methods from Geography, History, Anthropology, Archaeology, and Historic Preservation to mold professionals that understand how the cultural landscapes and historical sites of North America and the world can be preserved and presented.
        The Heritage Resource program is a two year program that will begin in Fall 2005.  It will be a selective admission program with places for twelve students entering each year.  The deadline for admission is March 15th.  We have tremendous support for assistantships as well as local internship opportunities.
        The University is situated in historic Natchitoches, which is the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory.  Located on the banks of the Cane River, Natchitoches boasts well preserved plantation landscapes and a nationally designated downtown historic district.  In addition, the surrounding area includes the Cane River National Heritage Area, the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, and Kisatchie National Forest.  Affiliated with the University are several facilities that support study in Heritage Resources, including the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, part of the National Park Service, the Louisiana Creole Heritage Center, Williamson Museum, the Cammie G. Henry Research Center, the Louisiana Regional Folklife Program, and the Southern Studies Institute.
        For more information on the program, visit our website at www.nsula.edu/HeritageResources. 

ElizaBeth Bede Guin, PhD
Heritage Resources Program Coordinator
School of Social Sciences
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA  71497
 
Phone:  318-357-4057
Fax:  318-357-6153
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