120 Vol Walker Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7099
120 Vol Walker Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7099
The Department of Landscape Architecture offers two degree options:
The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) prepares students to
practice landscape architecture. This degree requires 157 semester
credit hours and normally takes five years, or ten semesters, to
complete. After two years of study, students must submit a portfolio of
work for application to continue in the professional program.
The curriculum emphasizes urban design, community development, wetland
reclamation, and the design of public memorials, parks, gardens, and
other recreational amenities. History and historic landscape
preservation are important components of the program. Students who
pursue this degree must participate in an intensive five-week summer
study abroad program following their third year.
The degree is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation
Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies
graduates to take the state professional licensing exam. To
practice landscape architecture in Arkansas and 46 other states,
practitioners must have a license.
View degree requirements and sample curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Studies
(LARCBS) is a
four-year degree that incorporates coursework from the School of
Architecture with liberal arts studies in related fields. This degree
could lead to careers in journalism, planning agencies, and
non-profit organizations. Graduates also may continue their education
in landscape architecture and the allied fields of business, urban
design, city planning, and historic preservation.
View degree requirements and sample curriculum