Interested in shaping the world around us? In the UMass landscape architecture program, students are trained to design sustainable landscapes that balance human needs with ecological concerns. In our courses, we work with clients from state agencies, local communities, and nonprofit organizations. This holistic education provides students with invaluable interactive learning, a rich portfolio, and real-world professional experience with design and planning projects at the local, national, and international scale. With a strong design, practice, and research focus, the program equips students with a deep understanding of the field as well as the essential skills for a successful and meaningful career.
Learn more about the landscape architecture program.
What You'll Learn
Some of what our BSLA students learn:
- Beautiful and effective public space and garden design
- Ecological function and techniques to support it
- Plant identification and management
- Urban agriculture and urban greening
- Graphic and written communications
Careers
As a professional landscape architect, you will examine, imagine, and design landscapes in a variety of settings.
- Registered landscape architect
- Landscape industry, including historic preservation, recreation, and other public construction
- Consultant for developers, cities, and international organizations
- Residential or commercial development
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