ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
The BLA program is designed for those students desiring to enter the profession of landscape architecture either directly after completing the degree or after completing graduate school. This is a professional degree with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge required to qualify the graduate to take the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.).
Accreditation
The degree is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).
The B.L.A. degree is granted at the end of four years of study and requires the successful completion of 126 credit hours. Students are accepted into the lower-division landscape architecture program as freshmen or as sophomore transfers.
Lower Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 103 | G | ||
| EFB 100 | G | ||
| ESF 200 | |||
| EWP 190 | G | ||
| EWP 290 | G | ||
| LSA 132 | |||
| LSA 182 | G | ||
| LSA 206 | G | ||
| LSA 212 | G | ||
| LSA 220 | G | ||
| LSA 226 | |||
| LSA 227 | |||
| LSA 201 | G | ||
| LSA 301 | |||
| LSA 305 | G | ||
| LSA 233 |
Electives
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| General Education Course select one: World History and Global Awareness, World Languages, US History & Civic Engagement, Social Sciences | G | 3 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSA 322 | |||
| LSA 323 | |||
| LSA 326 | |||
| LSA 327 | |||
| LSA 342 | |||
| LSA 343 | |||
| LSA 422 | |||
| LSA 423 | |||
| LSA 424 | |||
| LSA 425 | |||
| LSA 433 | |||
| LSA 451 | |||
| LSA 455 | |||
| LSA 458 | |||
| LSA 459 | |||
| LSA 460 | |||
| LSA 461 | |||
| Free Electives | 12 |
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 126