Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture I (MLA I) degree is designed for individuals with no prior training in landscape architecture and is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects as a first-professional degree.

Curriculum

The MLA I curriculum provides students with an in-depth education in the knowledge and skills of the discipline and provides opportunities for scholarly research. The first year of the curriculum builds fundamental skills in:

• Design
• History
• Theory
• Digital technologies Years two and three focus on broadening student abilities in:
  • Design
  • Scholarship

Program Duration

The MLA I degree typically takes a minimum of three years to complete.