Landscape Architecture

School/College: CALS


Field of Study

The study and application of artistic and scientific principles to the research, planning, design and management of both natural and built environments. Addresses problems of natural resources, social and environmental concerns; including urbanization and suburban sprawl, rural land use and landscape preservation.

Possible Careers

Landscape architect; natural resource specialist; land use planner; ecosystem restorationist; cultural resource specialist.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Many opportunities for internships.
  • Landscape Architecture ASLA Student Chapter.
  • The B.S. Natural Resources major specializes in ecological restoration, natural areas management, environmental impact assessment, cultural resource preservation, analysis of landscape aesthetics and geographic information systems.
  • Students can also choose the B.S. Landscape Architecture major, a professional program with a two step admission process. In year 1, students take six prerequisite courses. Admission into years 2-4 is competitive, based on performance in the prerequisites and a letter of intent. Interested students should see an advisor early for professional program requirements.

Selected Required Courses For the B.S. in Natural Resources:

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152; or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102; or Biocore
Calculus:
Optional
General Chemistry:
Chem 103; or Chem 109
Organic Chemistry:
None
Physics:
None

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Biology 151; or Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130
Math
Spring
Biology 152; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102
Chem 103

Advisor

Departmental Office