accredited by the national landscape architecture accreditation board (laab), this program provides the credentials and training required to practice as a licensed landscape architect.

professional landscape architects design and create innovative outdoor spaces that solve complex problems to improve lifestyles, communities, and the environment.

success in this challenging field demands a broad understanding of all art and design disciplines and related fields. that’s why, as a student in the professional program, students engage in interdisciplinary design studios to address real design problems. students will learn to apply design skills to address complex issues surrounding water conservation, bioregional planning, green infrastructure, urban design, sustainable development, and other areas relevant to the profession today.

the program also explores visualization and 3d modeling, geographic information systems, and other technologies used in the field.

students who are pursuing the pre-professional b.s. landscape architecture may transition seamlessly into the professional m. landscape architecture program during their senior year. this option makes it possible to earn both the undergraduate degree and master’s degree in five and a half years.