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Curriculum | Undergraduate | Graduate - updated September 3, 2009

For both the BLA and MLA students take a series of lecture and studio design courses, beginning with an introduction to landscape design principles in the first year and culminating in an advanced research and studio design project in the graduating year. LAAB standards require that first-professional degree curricula must include the core knowledge skills and applications of landscape architecture: landscape architectural history, philosophy, theory, values, ethics, practice, planning, design, implementation, and management.

To meet LAAB standards, the Landscape Architecture Program curricula includes coverage of:

• landscape architectural history and theory
• natural and cultural systems
• design theories, methodologies and applications
• landscape planning and management at various scales and applications
• site design and construction such as grading, drainage and circulation
• communication in written, verbal and visual applications
• plants and ecosystems at various scales and situations
• construction materials, methods, technologies and applications
• professional practice methods, values, and ethics
• computing applications and other advanced technology.

Undergraduate Program top

Due to the sequential nature of the program, students are encouraged to enter at the first-year level, though transfer students are also encouraged to apply. This limited enrollment program (LEP) requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to attain the BLA degree. The undergraduate curriculum consists of major courses, the university's general education (CORE) requirements, and elective courses.

The following is our undergraduate curriculum for 2009-2010. Please see your advisor for the most updated requirements. For a paper version of our typical undergraduate curriculum please download the brochure: University of Maryland Landscape Architecture.

Graduate top

The following is our curriculum for the 3-year First Professional degree starting 2009-2010. This curriculum is subject to change but will provide you an idea of the sequence of courses. Please Contact Us for the most updated requirements. The 2-year Post-Professional MLA degree will be initiated in fall 2009.

Application forms to the MLA program must be completed electronically at the Graduate School site for the University.

• MLA on-line applications for Spring 2010
  • Online applications and portfolios are due October 1, 2009. Only post-Professional MLA candidates may apply for spring semester.
• MLA on-line application deadlines for Fall 2010
  • Online Applications for International Students: February 1, 2010
  • Online Application for Domestic Students: March 15, 2010
  • Portfolio submittals for all students: March 15, 2010

Application information and deadlines can be found at Landscape Architect Graduate School Web Site.

To apply Contact Graduate School

Find more detailed information on the folloing PDF files: (MLA PDF)