MLA Program

Students are admitted to the Master of Landscape Architecture program based on their academic qualifications, GRE scores, portfolio of creative work, a statement of intent and references. The professional degree program is open to applicants with undergraduate qualifications in any discipline. Applicants with a first accredited degree in landscape architecture or architecture may be admitted to the program with advanced standing following consultation with the Graduate Coordinator.

Students are required to have their own personal computer upon entering the graduate program.

    First Year

  • Fall Semester
  • LA 7001 Landscape Design I - 6hrs
  • LA 1101 Landscape Representation I - 3hrs
  • LA 2201 Landscape History I - 3hrs
  • LA 7401 Landscape Ecology - 3hrs

  • Spring Semester
  • LA 7002 Landscape Design II - 6hrs
  • LA 1102 Landscape Representation II - 3hrs
  • LA 3201 Landscape History II - 3hrs
  • LA 2301 Landscape Technology I - 3hrs

    Second Year

  • Fall Semester
  • LA 7003 Landscape Design III - 6hrs
  • LA 2101 Landscape Representation III - 3hrs
  • LA 3301 Landscape Technology II - 3hrs
  • LA 3401 Plant Materials I - 3hrs

  • Spring Semester
  • LA 7004 Landscape Design IV - 6hrs
  • LA 7201 Graduate Research Methods - 3hrs
  • LA 3302 Landscape Technology III - 3hrs
  • LA 3402 Plant Materials II - 3hrs

    Third Year

  • Fall Semester
  • LA 7005 Landscape Design V - 6hrs
  • LA 4201 Planning Theory and Methods - 3hrs
  • LA Electives Approved Landscape Electives - 3hrs
  • Elective Natural Systems Elective - 3hrs

  • Spring Semester
  • LA 7006 Landscape Design - 6hrs or Thesis - 6hrs
  • LA 8000 Thesis
  • LA 5301 Professional Practice - 3hrs
  • LA 4501 East/West Coast Trip/Elective - 3hrs
  • Elective Approved Electives - 3hrs