Undergraduate Program
BLA students take a series of lecture and studio design courses, beginning with an introduction to landscape design principles in the first year and culminating in an advanced research and studio design project in the graduating year. LAAB standards require that first-professional degree curricula must include the core knowledge skills and applications of landscape architecture: landscape architectural history, philosophy, theory, values, ethics, practice, planning, design, implementation, and management.
STEM Designation: This program has been recognized by the National Center for Education Statistics as a STEM program under the category of 30.3301 - Sustainability Studies.
What is the benefit of attending an accredited program?
In short-- you will be designing faster! Since Landscape Architecture is a field that requires you have a license to practice you need to fulfill the necessary requirements before applying for your license.
With an accredited degree in landscape architecture you can take the licensing exam after practicing under a licensed landscape architect for:
- 2 years
Without an accredited degree in landscape architecture you can still take the licensing exam after practicing under a licensed landscape architect for:
- 4 years with an accredited 4 year college degree in another design field
- 6 years with a 4 year college degree in another field
- 8 years with a high school diploma
LAAB Standards
To meet LAAB standards, the Landscape Architecture Program curricula includes coverage of:
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History, theory and criticism
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Natural and cultural systems including principles of sustainability
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Public Policy and regulation
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Design, planning and management at various scales and applications including but not limited to pedestrian and vehicular circulation, grading drainage, and storm water management
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Site design and implementation: materials, methods, technologies, and application
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Construction documentation and administration
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Written, verbal and visual communication
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Professional practice
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Professional values and ethics
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Plants and ecosystems
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Computer applications and other advanced technology
Learn about Licensure Details of Requirements LAAB Standards
Curriculum
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