Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

College of Letters & Science

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OVERVIEW

PLA is home to undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as research labs and community partnerships.

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LANDSCAPE & URBAN STUDIES

Introducing students to the field of landscape studies and provides specialties in restoration ecology, environmental planning, or cultural and historic landscapes.

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BLA PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Training students to become licensed landscape architects. This is a professional degree program accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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MS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

This Master of Science degree emphasizes conducting original research in the form of a thesis or creating evidence-based design solutions to complex landscape problems.

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MS URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

This Master of Science degree prepares students for professional positions in government, non-profit and community organizations, and the private sector, to be leaders in shaping communities.

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PHD URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

This Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research degree and is intended to appeal to individuals from diverse planning backgrounds.

The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture is committed to establishing and maintaining a supportive climate of inclusion, diversity, and collegiality among our interactions and through our actions and policies. We envision a department in which all individuals are engaged in a vibrant learning community, where ideas, experiences, and perspectives are supported, nurtured, and developed to their highest levels.

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  • Hitchcock Design Group Junior Associate & Associate Landscape Architects

    What makes working at Hitchcock Design Group different? Here’s what you can expect from us: top-of-market compensation and benefits, a thorough orientation to the Landscape Architecture profession, one-on-one mentoring from an experienced senior leader, an …

    February 13, 2020

  • CivicSpark Fellow

    Are you passionate about tackling the biggest environmental and social equity challenges facing communities today while launching your social purpose career? If so, CivicSpark, a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program, is right for you! CivicSpark is …

    February 13, 2020

  • City of Madison AASPIRE Internships

    Salary : $16.91 Hourly Location: Madison, WI General Description This is entry-level professional and/or administrative work for the City of Madison for specific limited-term projects as part of the AASPIRE (Affirmative Action Student Professional in …

    February 13, 2020

  • Waldrop Engineering Landscape Architect – Irrigation Designer

    Category: Entry/Junior Level Landscape Architect / Land Planner / Irrigation Designer Experience: Minimum 1 year under a Certified Irrigation Designer, Landscape Architect, or Civil Engineer City: Bonita Springs State: Florida Education Requirements: Minimum – qualified …

    February 13, 2020

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