Landscape Architecture Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards. Is Landscape Architecture the right major for you?
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Landscape Architecture Major

What Courses Do Landscape Architecture Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Landscape Architecture majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.