Landscape Architecture Major
Major Requirements
Degree Type: B.S. Minimum Credits Required: 130
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 111 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ARCH 321 | History and Theory of Architecture I | 3 |
| ENVD 101 | Introduction to Environmental Design | 3 |
| ENVD 102 | Drawing Basics for Environmental Designers | 1 |
| ENVD 104 | Environmental Design Fundamentals | 1 |
| ENVD 130 | Drawing Skills for Environmental Designers | 3 |
| ENVD 172 | Environmental Design Fundamentals Studio | 3 |
| LA 231 | Digital Media + Methods Technology | 3 |
| LA 271 | Landform + Spacemaking Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 332 | Digital Drawing + Representation Technology | 3 |
| LA 321 | History of Landscape Architecture | 4 |
| LA 341 | Site Development and Detailing I | 4 |
| LA 374 | Park + Open Space Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 442 | Advanced Grading + Drainage | 4 |
| LA 421 | Planting Design: Theory + Research | 3 |
| LA 431 | Advanced Digital Applications + Analysis Technology | 3 |
| LA 444 | Advanced Construction Drawing + Documentation | 4 |
| LA 472 | Advanced Community Planning + Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 471 | Site Elements + Composition Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 475 | City-Shaping Design Studio | 6 |
| LA 476 | Ecological Design Studio | 6 |
| PLSC 355 | Woody Landscape Plants | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing in the Design Professions | ||
| Visual Culture and Language | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Degree Notes:
- This major is intended for students who plan to continue and complete the Master of Landscape Architecture Degree.