Dual Degree Programs The multi-disciplinary structure of the School of Architecture offers unique opportunities for students to pursue dual graduate degrees. These degrees are offered in Architecture and Urban and Environmental Planning, and Architectural History. The dual degree depends upon admission to each program under the appropriate requirements. Students interested in pursuing a dual degree should consult the chair of Landscape Architecture.
Independent Studio and Interdisciplinary Options The final semester of design course work provides the student with the opportunity to investigate an area of special interest through an independent studio, an interdisciplinary studio, or an advanced landscape architecture studio. If the student undertakes an independent studio in the spring term, it must be preceded by L AR 821 (Design Research Seminar). Student work closely with a faculty advisor in the development of a thesis and the exploration of its design implications.
Historic Preservation Certificate Program Students wishing to enter the Historic Preservation Certificate program must be admitted to one of the graduate degree programs in the School of Architecture. In order to ensure proper academic advising and program coordination, students interested in the Historic Preservation Program should attend the program meeting at the start of the fall semester. Upon arriving at the Architecture School they should also file a program participation form with the Architecture School’s registrar. Students who complete the required 21 credits of preservation course work receive a Certificate in Historic Preservation, in addition to their department’s master’s degree. There are individual courses that fulfill the requirements of the historic preservation certificate curriculum that also fulfill requirements within the landscape architecture department curriculum. For example, the Community Preservation Studio (6 credits) counts as one of the studios required for the fulfillment of the landscape architecture program. Thus, students normally complete the course work for the historic preservation certificate during the same period in which they complete their degree program.
American Urbanism Certificate Program This program is open to qualified degree candidates who wish to engage in a focused study of the issues and questions central to the interpretation of the American urban landscape and to the creation of new paradigms of urban design. The program’s curriculum is intentionally flexible to provide students the opportunity to develop individual programs of study with the review and guidance of the program director. Because of the special nature of the program interested candidates are strongly advised to arrange an interview with the program director.
Programs Abroad Landscape Architecture students may, with approval, participate in one of the summer programs abroad when offered.
Accreditation The Graduate Program in Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board.
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