Now more than ever, the world needs landscape architects to create solutions for climate change, to improve the quality of urban life for all, to protect natural environments, and to create beautiful and inspiring places.

Landscape architecture combines art and science, living systems and designed form, historical precedent and innovative vision. At the School of Landscape Architecture, you will learn from practicing professionals, collaborate with other art and design students, and advocate for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Our graduates enter the profession well-versed in responsive design processes, ecological systems, sustainable strategies and materials, site planning, and advanced drafting and rendering techniques.

The BFA program focuses on the development of flexible design processes for landscape and urban design, an understanding of ecological systems, sustainable practices and use of materials, site planning, and advanced drafting and rendering techniques. By graduation, you will have a portfolio that reflects your unique creative vision within this rapidly expanding and evolving profession. View course descriptions

The AA degree offers an interdisciplinary approach to environmental stewardship. Create built environments that protect ecology, reduce environmental impacts, and address diverse needs. Students are mentored by practicing landscape architect faculty to acquire design, technical, and communication skills needed to enter the profession. The Associate of Arts (AA) is designed for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). View course descriptions

The Master of Fine Arts degree provides an in-depth study in Landscape Architecture. Course offerings include design studios, interdisciplinary methods of design and implementation, historical precedents, sustainability, technical knowledge, and digital techniques. Students have the flexibility to select courses best suited for their career goals. The program culminates with a thesis project in the final year that hones advanced research skills. View course descriptions

The Master of Arts degree offers an introduction to the essential factors involved in the creation of outdoor spaces. For students with experience in or adjacent to landscape architecture, the program can build and strengthen specific skills needed to pursue a career in landscape architecture. View course descriptions