Major in Landscape Architecture (BLA)
115 credits
Admissions Standards
A minimum grade-point average of 2.75 in the College of Architecture and Planning first-year course is required of all undergraduate students applying to the BLA program (or declaring an LA major). For transfer students who do not enroll in CAP courses, a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 must be earned in all prior course equivalents to the CAP first year courses.
Portfolio Requirements: All students requesting admission into the department must submit a portfolio of work and meet the minimum grade point average. The portfolio must include examples of work from all design studios and design communication courses, and a statement of purpose. Other creative work may be included.
Retention Standards
If a student earns below a C- in any required studio or engineering course, the student must retake that course. After the first D+ or below, the student must contact their academic advisor immediately following the receipt of final grades from the university. The academic advisor will work with the student to create a plan for moving toward successful completion of the curriculum. If a student receives a second D+ or below for the same course, this will initiate a departmental process that will determine whether the student is retained or dismissed from the program.
Required Courses
8 credits from department electives
3 credits from
Directed electives or minor
Total Credit Hours: 115
Students should complete BIO 112 to satisfy the prerequisite for BIO 216.