Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

College of Letters & Science

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

BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

This professionally accredited degree trains students to become licensed landscape architects able to practice in public and private sectors. As a STEM major, this program is designed for those who care deeply about our natural and built environment, and have interests in art, design, engineering, and a blend of the natural, physical, and social sciences.

BA/BS LANDSCAPE & URBAN STUDIES

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

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.

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.

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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