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Twin Cities Campus
Landscape Architecture M.S.Landscape Architecture, Scl of
College of Design
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Landscape Architecture, 144 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-6860; fax: 612-625-0710)
Website: http://landarch.design.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The MS is for students with a clear focus in research related to landscape architecture. MS students build expertise related to the practice of landscape architecture as they learn how to conduct research. Students specialize within areas of faculty expertise, which may include art and landscape architecture, landscape ecology, landscape architectural history and theory, park and recreation design, rural and suburban landscape planning, transportation, planning of world heritage sites, and urban design.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
6
major credits,
14
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 4 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Coursework Requirements
Landscape Architecture Electives
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
LA 5xxx
·
LA 8xxx
Interest Area Electives
Choose elective credits, in consultation with the advisor, from coursework outside landscape architecture.
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
xxxx 5xxx
·
xxxx 6xxx
·
xxxx 7xxx
·
xxxx 8xxx
Remaining Electives
Choose remaining credits in consultation with the advisor.
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
xxxx 5xxx
·
xxxx 6xxx
·
xxxx 7xxx
·
xxxx 8xxx
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Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |