Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Admission to Professional Program
Landscape Architecture (LA) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits.
To be considered for admission into the LA program, a student must have completed the following preprofessional coursework (or their approved equivalents): COM 102 [COMM], ENGLISH 101[WRTG], FINE ARTS 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limits into the second year of the landscape architecture major are 25-30 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all preprofessional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the preprofessional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Schedule of Studies
This plan is a suggested path to completion of the landscape architecture degree. Students will meet with an advisor each semester to confirm academic schedule and monitor progress towards graduation.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (HORT 330, 331; LND ARCH 210, 222, 262, 263, 297, 327, 362, 363, 365, 366, 367, 380, 450, 470, 485; SOIL SCI 201; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350, 473, and course completed for “Digital Tools”).
Recommended courses, supportive electives, minors and certificate programs
- CST M 102: Intro to the Built Environment (recommended)
- SDC 101: New Student Seminar in the School of Design and Construction (recommended)
- Supportive electives (list provided each semester/work with advisor)
- Construction Management, Interior Design, Agricultural and Food Systems, Architectural Studies, Business Administration, Geospatial Analysis, Horticulture, Sustainable Development (minors)
- Energy Conscious Construction, Eco Arts and Public Engagement (certificates)
Catalog
Course descriptions and more information in the WSU Catalog.
ACADEMIC REGULATION 108: The student has the ultimate responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements.