The M.L.A. degree is granted upon completion of 36 credits and the acceptance of a thesis or creative component. Typically, the program will require four semesters of study for students with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture. Graduate students who do not possess a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture must complete additional coursework in the fundamental skill areas of the profession. This is accomplished by concurrent enrollment in the undergraduate program to earn the B.L.A. degree before fully engaging in graduate study. The time necessary to earn the B.L.A. in addition to the M.L.A. will vary according to the student's background upon admission.
Graduates have a broad understanding of landscape architecture and related disciplines.
Graduates are prepared to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams to address complex problems dealing with the physical environment. The department also participates in the interdepartmental minor in housing .