Landscape Studies

Do you have an interest in design, parks, plants, sustainability and urban public places? You'll gain a greater understanding of landscape issues and broaden your knowledge about the world in which we live.

The landscape studies concentration from  The Design School is for students who have an interest in landscape architecture but are also pursuing other concentrations. This concentration provides an overview of the topic of landscape architecture and a foundational framework for understanding how shaping the exterior environment can impact life and the environment. The course selection provides greater understanding of landscape architecture concerns that are particularly relevant in related professional disciplines.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours including 9 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Students must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher for Landscape Studies courses.
• A minimum 6 upper division hours must be taken in courses offered by the Tempe campus.
• A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required in all courses for the concentration.
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Required Core  -- 6 credit hours

ALA 102: Landscapes and Sustainability (SUST) (3)

LAP 352: Ecosystems and Sustainable Design (3)

Upper Division Core Courses -- 3 credit hours

LAP 311: History of Landscape Architecture (HUAD) (3) 

LAP 312: 20th-Century Landscape Architecture (HU) (3) 

Landscape Architectural History and Theory -- 6 credit hours

EDS 301: Sustainable Community Design and Practices (SUST) (3)

LAP 251: Plant Materials for Sustainable Landscapes

LAP 332: GIS Applications in Environmental Design (3)

LAP 352: Ecosystems and Sustainable Design (3)

LAP 413: Landscape Architecture Theory and Criticism (3) 

LAP 485: International Field Studies (1-6)

LAP 494: Special Topics (3) 

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.