An Education Backed by Professionals
Our department is committed to student success. This is why our landscape architecture and regional planning programs are fully accredited by professional organizations.
Accreditation means that our students receive a high quality education and learn the required skills to enter their profession after graduation. Our programs are regularly evaluated by accreditation boards to ensure that they meet national accreditation standards and criteria.
Our Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs are accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB). Therefore, students who graduate from our landscape architecture programs are qualified to become a licensed landscape architect.
The Master of Regional Planning and PhD in Planning programs are accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) in cooperation with the American Planning Association. This ensures that our planning students earn degrees that are nationally recognized for their professional quality, which promotes career success.
Visit the LAAB and PAB websites to learn more about accreditation standards.
Questions about accreditation? Reach out to our program directors.
Public Information
LAAB accredited programs are required to provide reliable information to the public. Programs must report on accreditation status and its performance. This information is to help potential students make informed application decisions.
UMass Amherst BSLA Public Information
UMass Amherst MLA Public Information
PAB accredited programs are also required to provide reliable information to the public. Programs must report on accreditation status and its performance. This information is to help potential students make informed application decisions.
UMass Amherst MRP Public Information