Landscape Architecture Master's
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Master of Landscape Architecture
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LA 644 | Advanced Construction Drawings + Documentation | 4 |
| LA 722 | Landscape Theory, Research, + Scholarly Methods | 3 |
| LA 771 | Performance Based Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 772 | Landscape Architecture Graduate Thesis | 6 |
| LA 763 | Landscape Architecture Thesis Research & Programming | 3 |
| LA 781 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| LA 789 | Professional Topics in Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| LA 789 | Professional Topics in Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| LA 789 | Professional Topics in Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| or NON-LA GRADUATE ELECTIVE | ||
| LA 789 | Professional Topics in Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Second year coursework requires admission to selective admission program. Fifth year coursework requires admission to graduate admission program. Contact adviser for additional information.
* Indicates credits are not semester-specific
Undergraduate credits - 130 Graduate credits - 30
Student Objectives:
- Provide a strong design research based master's degree to address the current needs of the profession.
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Allow the program to be more competitive regionally to attract students from primarily North Dakota and the region.
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NDSU is a research-intensive institution, thus having landscape architecture program as a member of the graduate school provides students with a higher level of education.
North Dakota State University:
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Provide the state of North Dakota with graduates of the highest order to address real-world concerns.
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Provide a better path to sustained growth.
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Provide better footing for collaboration with other graduate units.
Admission and Application Requirements
- Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
- Students currently enrolled in the 4-year pre-professional degree at NDSU may apply to the Master of Landscape Architecture program.
- Transfer students with pre-professional or professional degrees in landscape architecture or architecture from another school may be considered for admission to years 4 and 5 in the program, based on test scores, GPA, and portfolio review. Transfer students should contact the department directly before application to the Graduate School.
- Candidates must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to be considered for full-standing admission.