Program Overview
University of NebraskaLincoln Landscape Architecture Program
The University of NebraskaLincoln offers a professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree through its College of Architecture. This program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).
Program Description
Landscape architecture has the responsibility of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public as it relates to the exterior environment. Through design and/or management of this environment, landscape architects reconcile human settlement with the natural environment in ways that exhibit artful sensibilities, demonstrate technical mastery, and respect ecological functions.
Program Goals
The goal of the landscape architecture program is to nurture responsible citizens to address the complexity of world issues that face the discipline through creative and transformational design. Students will achieve academic excellence, receive the educational foundation for a professional career, and be grounded in a broad base of knowledge within the curriculum.
Curriculum
The landscape architecture curriculum begins with a d.ONE design core, introducing students to the fundamentals of design thinking and design making. This is followed by three years of focused landscape architecture instruction, leading to a professional bachelor of landscape architecture degree.
Course List
The curriculum includes a range of courses, such as:
- DSGN 10: College of Architecture Smart Start
- DSGN 101: Introduction to Design
- DSGN 110: Design Thinking
- DSGN 120: Design Drawing
- LARC 210: Studio I: Landscape Architecture Design Foundations
- LARC 211: Studio II: Landscape Architecture Site Design
- LARC 230: Site Systems I: Materiality in Landscape Architecture
- LARC 241: History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 310: Studio III: Landscape Architecture Advanced Site Design
- LARC 311: Design Studio IV: Ecological and Cultural Landscape Systems
- LARC 330: Site Systems III: Landscape Architecture Implementation
- LARC 380: Internship Preparation
- LARC 411: Design Studio VI: Advanced Design in Landscape Architecture
- LARC 480: Professional Practice
- LARC 489: Design Research
- LARC 495: Internship
Admission Requirements
Admission to the College of Architecture requires students to meet specific standards, including:
- Mathematics: 4 units of Algebra I, II, geometry, and one-half unit of trigonometry
- English: 4 units of intensive reading and writing
- Social Studies: 3 units, including at least one unit of American and/or world history
- Natural Science: 3 units, including at least two units from biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences
- Foreign Language: 2 units
Grade Rules
Students must earn at least a C (2.0) in all courses with an ARCH, DSGN, IDES, or LARC prefix to earn credit toward their degree. Students will be required to retake all core required courses with a grade of C- or below.
Transfer Credit Rules
Transfer credit is evaluated at the College level for general coursework and at the Program level for technical, professional, and non-accredited credits.
ACE Requirements
The University of NebraskaLincoln requires all students to receive a broad general education as part of their academic experience. This includes requirements in English, mathematics, and other areas.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the landscape architecture program will be able to apply an intellectually disciplined design thinking process, communicate effectively, and develop skills in design theory, ecological and cultural systems, and professional practice.
Minor in Landscape Architecture
The College of Architecture offers a minor in landscape architecture, which is designed to introduce the content and contributions of the field to students outside the professional program. The minor requires 18 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of core courses and 9 credit hours of elective courses.