Landscape planning and design have been part of the curriculum at Kansas State University since 1871, being part of the required curriculum of all students in the early days of the institution. The first MLA student graduated in 1968 and the MLA program is fully accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Program definition
Our definition of advanced landscape architecture education includes development of a strong foundation of traditional knowledge and skills as well as self-motivated and defined scholarship. Throughout the program, we are committed to research as a means of learning and serving communities and individuals.
Graduates of our program practice in a wide variety of natural and built environments including urban, suburban, rural, wilderness, domestic, and international. Their practice takes place in small and large firms, multidisciplinary firms, design/build, land development, facility management, public practice, academic settings, and within other fields. Kansas State University MLA graduates provide leadership in and advocacy for stewardship of the land and the interface of people with the land. They seek longterm solutions concerning land health, human dignity, and aesthetic quality.
Program mission and objectives
The mission of the Kansas State University MLA program is to prepare students to practice landscape architecture and advance within and contribute to the profession over time. It will provide opportunities for students and faculty to cultivate the skills of practice and explore and develop areas of expertise.
Goals of the program are to cultivate student competencies in
design
critical thinking
research
communication
The MLA program and curriculum
There are two program offerings in Landscape Architecture, Non-Baccalaureate and Post-Baccalaureate degrees, both of which result in a master’s degree.
Core curriculum
The core courses are designed to fulfill several purposes. The series provides an overview of the profession of landscape architecture and explores the scope, context, and opportunities of the profession. Students are introduced to research as a principle tool of advancement of the profession and the application of research in professional practice. The following core courses are required of all graduate students in the MLA curriculum.
Professional Electives
Non-Baccalaureate (3)
Post-Baccalaureate (8)
LAR 646 - Community Planning and Design Credits: (5)
LAR 648 - Landscape Architecture Specialization Studio Credits: (Var.)
LAR 650 - Landscape Architecture Seminar II Credits: (2)
LAR 704 - Environmental Landscape Planning and Design Credits: (5)
LAR 725 - Landscape Architecture Research Methods Credits: (3)
LAR 745 - Professional Practice Credits: (3)
LAR 750 - Landscape Architecture Seminar III Credits: (2)
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