Degree Programs
The Department of Landscape Architecture offers the following degree programs:
Master in Landscape Architecture I (MLA I), Professional Degree
The Master in Landscape Architecture professional degree is an accredited program for individuals without previous professional degrees in the field. The program prepares individuals for the full range of activities involved in the practice of landscape architecture. The curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, providing an intellectual base of knowledge in history, theory, applied natural sciences, technology, and professional practice. Particular emphasis is given to developing mastery of design through a series of intensive design studios that investigate the broad range of landscape scales, from garden to region, that characterizes the practice of landscape architecture.
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Master in Landscape Architecture II (MLA II), Postprofessional Degree
The program leading to the Master in Landscape Architecture as a postprofessional degree is intended for individuals who have completed an undergraduate professional landscape architecture degree or its equivalent and who wish to pursue advanced professional study. The program seeks applicants whose abilities and academic and professional achievement suggest the potential for professional leadership.
The course of study extends the base of knowledge of the professional field through graduate study with a particular emphasis on the design of the physical environment. It provides those who have already demonstrated professional competence with the opportunity to advance their theoretical and analytical skills. A broad choice of studio options permits students to integrate material presented in lectures and seminars in landscape design and in related areas of study throughout the GSD. Students can select from a range of courses in design, history, theory, technology, applied natural sciences, plants, and professional practice. Students are encouraged to pursue special interests.
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Niall Kirkwood
Director, Master in Landscape Architecture Degree Programs