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LARMLA - Landscape Architecture

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Landscape Arch & Plan, Sch ofGraduate Degree SeekingMLA - Master of Landscape Architecture
Completion requirement

30

Completion requirement

30 units of approved coursework are required to obtain the degree. The 30-unit minimum is comprised of the following courses:

  • course: Plant Materials (4)

  • course: Landscape Ecology (3)

  • course: Planting Design (4)

  • course: Contemporary Landscape Architecture (3)

  • course: Professional Practice (2)

  • course: Landscape Planning (3)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar II (1)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar III (2)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar IV (spring) (2)

  • course: Master's Report OR course: Master's Thesis (6-9)

This program recommends competencies and core skills that may be demonstrated through coursework in an undergraduate related degree such as a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). Courses can be reviewed for comparative competencies in one of our master level courses by reviewing samples of work, projects, or references along with passing scores of A or B. Competency may also be demonstrated by extensive applied field experiences in landscape architectural practice. This will be reviewed by faculty based off references, resume and CV review. Showing competency will guarantee that you will complete 30 units required of the program. However, if competencies are not met, you may be required to complete up to 48 extra units of supporting coursework to ensure your success in the field.

  • course: Design Studio I (6)

  • course: Design Studio II (6)

  • course: Design Studio III (6)

  • course: Design Studio IV (6)

  • course: Design Studio V (6)

  • course: History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (3)

  • course: Site Engineering (4)

  • course: Landscape Construction (4)

  • course: Introduction to GIS for Planning and Landscape Architecture (4)

  • Elective (3)

See program curriculum on the Master of Landscape Architecture program website.

Completion requirement

One elective is required. Electives must be approved by the academic advisor.

Suggested elective options:

  • course: Planning Theory and Practice (3)

  • course: Survey of Responsible Real Estate Development (3)

  • course: Climate Action Planning (3)

  • course: Placemaking and Urban Form (3)

  • course: Land-Use Planning Law (3)

  • course: Introduction to Heritage Conservation (3)

  • course: Environmental Planning (3)

  • course:The Land Development Process (3)

  • course: Research Methods (3)

  • course: Internship (1-6)

  • course: Documentation and Interpretation of the Historic Built Environment (3)

  • course: Sustainable Urban Development and Design (3)

  • course: Research Methods (3)

  • course: Working Drawings (1)

  • course: Independent Study (1-5) (requires program approval)

Completion requirement

None

Completion requirement
Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

30 units of approved coursework are required to obtain the degree. The 30-unit minimum is comprised of the following courses:

MLA Core (30)

  • course: Plant Materials (4)

  • course: Landscape Ecology (3)

  • course: Planting Design (4)

  • course: Contemporary Landscape Architecture (3)

  • course: Professional Practice (2)

  • course: Landscape Planning (3)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar II (1)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar III (2)

  • course: Landscape Architecture Seminar IV (2)

  • course: Master's Report OR course: Master's Thesis (6-9)

This program recommends competencies and core skills that may be demonstrated through coursework in an undergraduate related degree such as a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). Courses can be reviewed for comparative competencies in one of our master level courses by reviewing samples of work, projects, or references along with passing scores of A or B. Competency may also be demonstrated by extensive applied field experiences in landscape architectural practice. This will be reviewed by faculty based off references, resume and CV review. Showing competency will guarantee that you will complete 30 units required of the program. However, if competencies are not met, you may be required to complete up to 48 extra units of supporting coursework to ensure your success in the field.

  • course: Design Studio I (6)

  • course: Design Studio II (6)

  • course: Design Studio III (6)

  • course: Design Studio IV (6)

  • course: Design Studio V (6)

  • course: History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (3)

  • course: Site Engineering (4)

  • course: Landscape Construction (4)

  • course: Introduction to GIS for Planning and Landscape Architecture (4)

  • Elective (3)

See program curriculum on the Master of Landscape Architecture program website.

 

Elective Coursework

Electives may be needed to meet minimum credit requirements, and must be approved by the academic advisor.

Suggested elective options:

  • course: Introduction to Heritage Conservation (3)

  • course: Planning Theory and Practice (3)

  • course: Sustainable Urban Development and Design (3)

  • course: Survey of Responsible Real Estate Development (3)

  • course: Research Methods (3)

  • course: Documentation and Interpretation of the Historic Built Environment (3)

  • course: Placemaking and Urban Form (3)

  • course: Climate Action Planning (3)

  • course: Land-Use Planning Law (3)

  • course: Environmental Planning (3)

  • course:The Land Development Process (3)

  • course: Research Methods (3)

  • course: Working Drawings (1)

  • course: Independent Study (requires program approval)

  • course: Internship (1-6)

 

Additional Requirements

None