The Master of Science in Landscape Architecture degree program is for individuals who hold a professional five-year degree in landscape architecture (BLA or BSLA) from an LAAB-accredited degree program or its international equivalent. The MSLA degree program is STEM-eligible as defined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Graduate Handbook

Graduate handbook information is updated and maintained by each program. Graduate handbooks are available within each program's office and online. Please contact the program with concerns or questions.

Admission

Upon admission to the graduate program in Landscape Architecture, students must pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit to indicate that they accept the offer of admission. The deposit is applied to the payment of tuition when the student enrolls.

The degree program is open to qualified applicants with LAAB-accredited degrees in landscape architecture. Applicants who do not meet the accredited degree requirement will be considered for admission to the Master of Landscape Architecture degree program with advanced standing and must complete a minimum of 48 hours of prescribed coursework.

Total Hours Required: 48

Requirements

The Master of Science in Landscape Architecture degree is designed to provide individuals with an accredited landscape architecture degree opportunities to engage in advanced scholarship and professional development. Students usually complete program requirements in two years, with 48 semester hours of coursework.

Students may participate in graduate portfolio programs. Graduate portfolio programs provide opportunities for students to obtain credentials in a cross-disciplinary academic area of inquiry while they are completing the requirements of a Master’s degree program. Additional information is available from the graduate advisor.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
All students must also follow the following requirements and policies:
Graduate Architecture Requirements
Graduate University Requirements