The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, within the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, offers close interaction with scientists in Horticulture, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Science and Regional Planning, and many other departments located on WSU's main campus. There are five full-time Landscape Architecture faculty members on the Pullman campus. The mission of the IDI is to advance knowledge to enhance the quality of people's lives in the built and natural environment. The Institute attains this mission through interdisciplinary instruction, research, and community service. This innovative approach advances knowledge in design and construction while it contributes to the definition and evolution of the participating disciplines.
Students can take advantage of the large urban context, whole enjoying a small campus setting.
The MSLA at Washington State University has two primary educational goals. The first is to serve the advanced study needs of those possessing a professional degree in landscape architecture. Acquire a strong interdisciplinary knowledge and practical background in support of their research topics, for students working toward a doctorate. Contribute to the body of design and planning knowledge and the related growing innovative application of cognitive and technical skills. The second MSLA educational goal is for applicants with degrees in disciplines other than Landscape Architecture.