Program Overview
The Master of Landscape Architecture program at The Ohio State University cultivates students' abilities to engage in Landscape Architecture as a cultural and ecological practice. It emphasizes critical thinking, inventive curiosity, and technical proficiency, equipping students with the knowledge and skills essential to the field. The program offers two tracks: a first-professional degree for individuals with no prior training and a post-professional degree for those with an accredited undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in landscape architecture firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program at The Ohio State University cultivates students' abilities to engage in Landscape Architecture as a cultural and ecological practice. It emphasizes critical thinking, inventive curiosity, and technical proficiency. The program covers a wide scope of scales and cultural implications of Landscape Architecture, ranging from site design to urban design to ecosystem management. Simultaneously, it equips students with the necessary technological expertise and professional skills required for successful practice in the field.
- Objectives: To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills essential to Landscape Architecture. To foster students' abilities to think critically, innovate creatively, and execute expertly within the discipline. To cultivate an awareness of the cultural significance and ecological impact of Landscape Architecture.
- Program Description:
Master of Landscape Architecture I - First Professional Degree:
- Designed for individuals with no prior training in Landscape Architecture.
- Accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as a first-professional degree.
- Provides a holistic education covering the core principles of Landscape Architecture, from fundamental design principles and technologies to historical and theoretical frameworks.
- Prepares students for entry-level professional practice.
Master of Landscape Architecture II - Post Professional Degree:
- Designed for individuals holding an accredited undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture.
- Provides advanced education in Landscape Architecture, allowing students to deepen their understanding of the field while developing specialized expertise in a particular area.
Careers:
- Graduates are equipped for a broad range of career opportunities, including: Landscape Architecture firms of various sizes and specialties. Government agencies focused on planning, parks, or conservation. Non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental protection or community development. Research and academic institutions. Private development and real estate companies. Independent consulting practices.