Landscape Architecture, M.S.

Objectives

The Program is designed to provide advanced students the opportunity to enhance their prior academic and/or professional work experience with focused study in design theory/history, environmental resources, urban infrastructure or urban sustainability. Students entering this program of study are encouraged to build their course work from the wealth of courses in the other School of Architecture and Planning accredited graduate degree programs, architecture and city and regional planning, as well as form relevant departments throughout the University. This is a three-semester, 36-credit program for those who already possess a professional degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university in North America. The entering M.S.L.A. student is expected to exhibit a focused research area of study. The Department Chair and/or designated faculty advisor will work with students to craft a course of study meeting their advanced academic interest. For this reason, students are required to take LAAR 788 - Supervised Research  their first semester in the program. Inclusive in the suggested curriculum listed below, students are required take four elect course that must meet the approval of the Department Chair and/or the designated faculty advisor.

Note: The Thesis must meet all of the requirements for completing a thesis as outlined in the School of Graduate Studies Dissertation/Theses Handbook.