Landscape architecture is a highly collaborative profession. Our minor exposes you to the histories, theories, and processes by which landscapes of all kinds are shaped and modified. Completing a minor in Landscape Architecture trains you to understand how decisions by designers, planners, and land managers influence the form and function of the landscapes we experience every day.
Because the topic of landscape engages the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, many majors have compelling connections to landscape architecture, including but not limited to:
- Architecture
- Art
- Business
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Planning
- Sociology
If you're considering a graduate degree, the minor is a perfect building block for your next steps in environmental design education.
Minor Requirements [26 credits]
Courses used to fulfill the major requirements must be passed with a grade of Pass or C- or better.
requirements | credits |
|---|---|
LA 260 Understanding Landscapes | 4 |
LA 413 Analyzing Land Systems | 4 |
One subject area course in plants from list below | 4 |
One subject area course in history and theory from list below | 4 |
Elective courses | 10 |
Total Credits | 26 |
Subject Areas
credits | |
|---|---|
LA 326 Plants: Fall | 4 |
LA 327 Winter Plants | 4 |
LA 328 Spring Plants | 4 |
LA 337 Landscape Field Work: (any plants topic) | 1-4 |
LA 390 Urban Farm | 2-4 |
Credits | |
|---|---|
LA 407 Seminar: (Landscape Architecture Theory) | 4 |
LA 472 Landscape Architectural Theory | 4 |
LA 474 History of Landscape Architecture I | 4 |
LA 475 History of Landscape Architecture II | 4 |
elective courses |
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Any landscape architecture (LA) courses; Urban Farm (LA 390) may be repeated if taken during different terms |
Studio options |
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Architecture nonmajors may take Landscape Architectural Design (LA 289), which is offered every winter. Architecture and interior architecture majors may take a landscape architecture studio that is at their appropriate level of work in the major. Students should consult with their minor advisor, the landscape architecture studio instructor, and the Department of Architecture to determine which studio is appropriate before enrolling in the studio. |
Note: Because the department’s first obligation is to its majors, we cannot guarantee the availability of courses for minors. Minors may register for required courses if space is available after the needs of majors have been met. Courses required for minors are also open to other university students with the instructor’s consent. Minors may be given preference over those not in the department on course waiting lists.
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