The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers nationally accredited programs at both the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad-based education, covering the multi-disciplinary role of the landscape architect in areas of both theoretical and applied knowledge within the discipline. Specific courses focus on the development of artistic expression and creative problem-solving, the understanding of the environmental processes and human behavioral dimensions of design, and applied site engineering.
Landscape architecture is ranked by US News and World Report among the "2009 Best Careers". The majority of landscape architects work as private-sector consultants for landscape architectural, architectural, environmental and engineering firms. Others are employed by federal, state or local governmental agencies concerned with public lands, forest and water resources, public housing, city planning, urban renewal, highways or parks and recreation.
Admission requirements for BLA program in this major are:
1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
2. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.5 total GPA for admission in good standing.
3. Students transferring from other USU majors need a total GPA of 2.5 for admission to this major in good standing.
There are no additional departmental admission requirements to begin the program, however there is a matriculation process after the sophomore year. Click on the undergraduate link for more detailed information regarding matriculation.
Admission requirements for the MLA program:
The minimum standards outlined by the USU School of Graduate Studies are GRE scores at or above the 40th percentile and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work. Special admittance to override these standards can be obtained by the LAEP department head if we feel the candidate has exceptional potential and background experience to become a successful landscape architect. The graduate link on the right side will explain, in detail, the admission procedure for the MLA program.
We accept students from varied backgrounds. It is not necessary to have a degree in landscape architecture or a related field.