Landscape Architecture
Major
What is Landscape Architecture?
Landscape architects develop inventive,
site-appropriate solutions that enhance their physical
surroundings whether these be buildings, parks, home or
public places. Landscape architecture is an expression
of cultural and personal values. It is enhanced by interaction
with other academic fields including horticulture, architecture,
city and regional planning, and fine arts. Landscape architecture
includes landscape preservation, development and enhancement.
To do this, the landscape architect may be involved in
the investigation, selection, and allocation of land and
water resources for appropriate use, feasibility studies,
formulation of graphic and written criteria to govern
the planning and design of land construction programs,
the preparation, review, and analysis of master plans
for land use and development; the production of overall
site plans, landscape grading and landscape drainage plans,
irrigation plans, the planting plans, and construction
details; specifications; cost estimates and reports for
land development; collaboration in the design of roads,
bridges, and structures with respect to the functional
and aesthetic requirements of the areas on which they
are to be placed; negotiation and arrangement for execution
of land area projects; field observation and inspection
of land area construction, restoration, and maintenance.
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Landscape Architecture?
Students in landscape architecture and
landscape design have a wide range of talents including
knowledge of the biological and physical sciences, a facility
with artistic endeavors and an ability to use computers.
They must have an excellent conception of things in space
and a creative flair. Admissions to this major is highly
competitive.
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What Courses Do Landscape Architecture
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
| The American
Landscape |
Site Engineering |
Site Planning |
| The European Landscape |
Site Construction |
Horticulture |
| Community Design |
Grounding in Landscape |
Physical Science |
| Biology |
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What Types of Positions do Landscape
Architecture Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
| City and Regional
Planning |
Landscape Architect |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year College Curriculums to
Consider
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