Landscape Architecture Program Offerings
We offer Non-Baccalaureate and Post-Baccalaureate degrees in Landscape Architecture, both of which result in a Master’s degree.
Non-Baccalaureate Undergraduate MLA Degree
The Eleven Semester (5 year) Non-Baccalaureate MLA Degree Program for undergraduate students begins in the freshman year. Students are accepted into the College of Architecture, Planning & Design and begin their education by enrolling in the Environmental Design Program (ENVD). The ENVD Program provides a common first year for Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Interior Architecture and Product Design Students. A student must make a decision early in the second semester of the first year regarding which of the three programs he or she would like to apply to begin their professional studies the following fall semester. Admission is competitive and dependent upon GPA ranking in the pool of applicants space available. In the Landscape Architecture Program, students will apply to the Graduate School for entry into the MLA program during the sixth semester of study. Kansas State University’s MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Landscape Architecture Curriculum
Post-Baccalaureate MLA Degree
A Seven Semester Post-Baccalaureate MLA Degree Program is for students with non-design undergraduate degrees.
Applicants to the Master of Landscape Architecture Program have undergraduate degrees in many different fields. For this reason, the faculty evaluate all applicants on an individual basis to determine the applicant’s level of ability. Students may be required to undertake basic proficiency courses to ensure they have the knowledge and skills in history and theory, design, construction, planting design, and professional practice. The basic proficiency courses will vary with each individual, from none for a student with an accredited BLA degree to 55 credits for a student with no design background. The MLA Program is a two-year program for a student with an accredited BLA degree to a seven semester program for a student with no design background. Kansas State University’s MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.
PB MLA Curriculum Guide
Proficiency Courses for PB MLA Program
Concentrations
The policy of the MLA program is that students develop their own area of concentration that reflects a focused investigation of topics and issues specific to their professional practice interests. The selected focus must reflect faculty experience, interest and expertise as well as the resources of the Department and the College.
