Program Overview

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program is a STEM-designated program that prepares students to become responsible creative designers who listen, build trust, and advocate for both people and the planet. The program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design parks, gardens, streetscapes, and ecological restoration projects.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the College of Architecture & the Built Environment.
• The degree offered is a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
• The program is located on the East Falls campus.
• The format of the program is on-campus.
• The program requires 134-137 credits to complete.
• The duration of the program is 4 years.
• The enrollment option is full-time.

Program Description

Landscape architects play a vital role in shaping healthy, equitable, and resilient environments. The program emphasizes hands-on, real-world experience, with opportunities for students to work as interns for professional offices, collaborate on paid research and design projects with expert faculty, and participate in the Park Ambassador program.

Program Highlights

• Learn from world-class, award-winning instructors from top firms.
• Use the city of Philadelphia and Fairmount Park as an outdoor classroom.
• Gain real-world experience working on projects like Park in a Truck.
• Studio classes have a 9:1 student to teacher ratio.
• Gain leadership skills by participating in the Park Ambassador program.
• Opportunity to earn an MS in Geodesign with just one additional year of study.
• Guaranteed internship opportunities at firms throughout the Philadelphia area.
• 100% grad school and job placement rate over the past few years.

Related Opportunities

• 4+1 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture + MS in Sustainable Design
• Geospatial Technology for Geodesign Certificate
• Geographic Information Systems Certificate
• Certificate in Smart Cities & Urban Analytics

What Is Landscape Architecture?

Landscape architects design parks, gardens, streetscapes, and ecological restoration projects, addressing challenges like climate change, habitat loss, and urban equity. The program prepares students to be leaders in the profession, with a focus on sustainable, resilient, and beautiful design solutions.

Media and Testimonials

The program has received praise from professionals in the field, with one employer noting that a Jefferson Landscape Architecture student's portfolio was impressive and demonstrated a strong understanding of human connections and community-focused design. A graduate of the program also praised the intimate environment and one-on-one relationships with professors, as well as the opportunity to develop skills through real-world experiences.