Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 11 courses 56 total credits
The Master of Landscape Architecture program at The Design School is an accredited graduate professional degree offering that prepares you for professional practice, advanced study and leadership in landscape architecture. The program integrates knowledge from arts, science and technology and trains you to design the built environment through integrated systems thinking and transdisciplinary skills and knowledge. You cultivate your capacity to work with communities to address pressing issues such as climate change and environmental justice. The program also prepares you for advanced research study toward a doctoral degree. The program offers three pathways to accommodate applicants with various undergraduate and professional backgrounds, and you can complete the program in two to three years. If you come from a nondesign background, you are encouraged to apply to the three-year program. This program values and supports the landscape architecture profession's mission to design more sustainable, resilient and just neighborhoods, cities and regions.
| Required Core | 23 credits |
| Research | 9 credits |
| Electives | 18 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 56 credits |
Required Core
Research
Research area electives (6)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAP 514 | Research in Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Total Research | 9 credits | |
Electives
Design professional elective (18)
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LDE 593 | Applied Project | 6 |
| LDE 599 | Thesis | 6 |
| LDE 622 | Advanced Landscape Architectural Studio IV | 6 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 6 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students complete nine credit hours of research: three credit hours of LAP 514 and six research area electives. Students should see the academic unit for an approved elective list.
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