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Landscape Architecture BLA



Overview

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at UGA is a professional degree (can sit for licensure test after graduation and 18 months of professional practice in the state of Georgia) and is one of the top ranked Landscape Architecture programs in the country. Students take Landscape Architecture courses in various content areas as well as complete a required internship to gain professional experience before graduation. To better meet the challenges and needs of an ever-changing society, the B.L.A. program focuses on sustainable design in an effort to produce graduates with the most current knowledge and skills. Students participate in studio classes with graduated content and partner classes, offering the chance to combine theory with practice as well as technology. The B.L.A. at UGA offers guest lecturers, service learning opportunities, charette experiences, study abroad trips with opportunities to gain credit in LAND classes, student clubs, and much more.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Landscape Architecture BLA/Historic Preservation MHP Landscape Architecture BLA/Landscape Architecture MLA Landscape Architecture BLA/Urban Planning and Design MUPD For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

BLA Academic Advisor Undergraduate Student Services 118 Jackson Street Building 706-542-4725 thebla@uga.edu

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
LAND 1500  Design and the Environment 3
LAND 2010  Landscape Architecture Design Studio I 4
LAND 2210  Design Communication I 3
LAND 2510  History of the Built Environment I: Landscape 3
Spring Year 1
LAND 2020  Landscape Architecture Design Studio II 4
LAND 2220  Design Communication II 3
LAND 2320  Landscape Construction Processes and Materials 2
LAND 2520  History of the Built Environment II: Architecture 3

PEDB

Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
LAND 3030  Landscape Architecture Design Studio III 4
LAND 3330  Landscape Engineering Processes and Materials 3
LAND 3410  Plants of the South 3
MATH 1101  Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3
Spring Year 2

Area V Social Sciences

ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
LAND 2310  Introduction to Sustainability 3
LAND 3040  Landscape Architecture Design Studio IV 4
LAND 3340  Applied Landscape Engineering 2
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area II Life Science or Physical Science

Area V Social Sciences

LAND 4050/6050  Landscape Architecture Design Studio V 4
LAND 4350  Soil and Stormwater Management for Landscape Architects 3
LAND 4360  Advanced Landscape Ecology 3
Spring Year 3

Area II Life Science or Physical Science

Core course

LAND 4060  Landscape Architecture Design Studio VI 4
LAND 4370  Applied Landscape Construction 2
LAND 4710/6710  Professional Practice 2
Summer Year 3
LAND 4700  Landscape Architecture Internship 3
Fall Year 4

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture

Area VI Elective

Elective

LAND 4380  Landscape Architecture Implementation Documents 3

Signature Studio course

Spring Year 4

Area V Social Sciences

Area VI Elective

Area VI Elective

Elective

LAND 4900  Senior Project 4
Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements