Program Overview

Landscape Architecture Certificate Program

The profession of landscape architecture is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together design, environmental systems, sustainability, construction knowledgeas well as land and water conservationto influence place making, and to create designed outdoor living spaces. Whether you want to design a national park, or a modest, water-efficient backyard, landscape architecture can give you the skills and abilities to change the places you live, work, and play for the better.

Program Description

This certificate program studies the methods and attitudes of environmental research and analysis utilized by landscape architects. Students investigate the natural, historical, and cultural factors that impact land-use suitability, design programming, and design development. Instruction emphasizes the application of these methods to both the natural and built environments.

Course Details

• Landscape Design 4: Environmental Analysis and Planning: Utilizing methods of environmental research and analysis, students investigate the natural, historical, and cultural factors impacting land-use.
• Prerequisites:
  • ARCH X 471.2 Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design
  • ARCH X 472.12A Grading and Drainage

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand how to prepare an environmental analysis of a potential project site
• Work within a team environment
• Apply knowledge of natural processes, codes, and connectivity to land use and adjacencies
• Understand and apply suitability analysis and all historical, social, environmental, physical planning criteria
• Collect and understand past community input and public engagement
• Present and defend project design solutions with facts, figures, and analytical data

Program Application

This course applies toward the Landscape Architecture certificate program, which is designed for individuals who want to design national parks or modest, water-efficient backyards, and gives them the skills and abilities to change the places they live, work, and play for the better.