Landscape Architecture ,BSLA
Architecture, Art, Green, Nature, Planning, Plants, Sustainability, approved for STEM-OPT extension, city, design, landscape
Gain the creative skills and technical expertise to design sustainable, nature-based solutions for a changing world. You'll learn to plan and shape environments that enhance livability, promote ecological health and address real-world challenges such as urban heat, water scarcity and community well-being.
The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture at The Design School is an accredited undergraduate professional degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional landscape architect. Students have the opportunity to engage with the community in applied projects that focus on designing socially and environmentally sustainable outdoor environments.
Undergraduate landscape architecture projects can range from large-scale work encompassing open space preservation and recreation planning, landscape ecological planning, community planning and design, and urban design, to projects at a more intimate scale, such as parks, campus spaces and residential landscapes. Emerging areas of focus include creative placemaking, social and environmental equity, green roofs and living walls, biodiversity, green storm water infrastructure, restorative environments, sustainable design, and urban climate design.
The BSLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board. Graduates are qualified to begin taking the Landscape Architect Registration Exams, which lead to registration as a professional landscape architect. www.asla.org/accreditationlaab.aspx
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
- Math
intensity: Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
An ASU student who would like to change majors to this program and would be new to this major must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and understand that their GPA must be brought up to a 3.00 or higher within one semester to remain in good standing. An ASU student who is returning to this major must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Examine design creative process through theory and research articles measured through the final assignment.
- Apply professional skills including drafting, collaboration, and technical proficiencies appropriate for existing landscape analysis and new design proposals.
- Transform an original landscape design concept into a project that demonstrates creative, technical, & communication skills.
Study abroad provides students the opportunity to view marvels of landscape architecture up close and in person. With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs enable students to tailor their experience to their interests and skill sets. Whether the program is in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in landscape architecture are exposed to distinct and diverse cultural environments and expand their knowledge and skills in design and related disciplines. Students gain a global perspective and knowledge in preparation for a future-focused career while earning ASU credit for completed courses and staying on track for graduation.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in landscape architecture.
Graduates are prepared for landscape architecture professional practice and advanced study at the graduate level. They have found employment in large multinational firms, nationally recognized firms and public agencies, working alongside notable landscape architects. Graduates have also gone on to pursue advanced study at universities with distinguished graduate programs in landscape architecture and allied design fields.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for landscape architects will grow 3% between 2024 and 2034 --- about as fast as the average for all occupations. The bureau also notes that employers prefer hiring entry-level landscape architects with internship experience, which can significantly reduce the on-the-job training needed. Internships are encouraged during summer after the third year of the program, and internship opportunities are announced throughout the year.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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4.3%
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$206,420
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3.6%
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$66,700
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8.7%
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$106,980
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2.9%
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$87,710
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3.5%
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$79,660
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3.4%
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$67,950
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3.0%
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$81,270
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3.4%
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$83,720
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Graduates of this program have the qualifications to sit for the Landscape Architect in Training examination, which leads to registration as a professional landscape architect. For detailed information on licensure requirements, students can review the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards requirements at https://www.clarb.org.
The Design School
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CDS 101
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-4495
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
