May 31, 2024

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Accelerated Master of Landscape Architecture BLA, MLA - Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15-17 credits)

LAEP 1200 - Introduction to Graphics and Illustration 4 credit(s)
PSC 2620 - Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape 3 credit(s)
USU 1010 - University Connections 2 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s) or any Quantitative Literacy (QL) course
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course (Suggested course: LAEP 1030 )

Spring Semester (16 credits)

LAEP 1350 - Theory of Design 4 credit(s)
LAEP 1300 - Digital Drafting, Illustration, and Modeling 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (Suggested course: APEC 1600 )
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course (Suggested course: PSC 2010 )

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 2700 - Analysis Design I 5 credit(s)
LAEP 2600 - Landscape Construction I (QI) 4 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)
LAEP 1040 - Introduction to Environmental Planning and Sustainable Development (BLS) 3 credit(s) or
WILD 2200 - Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (18 credits)

Apply to the BLA program. Applications are due the last Monday in March.

LAEP 2720 - Analysis and Design 2 5 credit(s)
LAEP 2300 - History of Landscape Architecture (BHU) 3 credit(s)
LAEP 2500 - Construction Materials and Detailing 4 credit(s)
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (Suggested course: ENVS 2340 or APEC 2010 )
General Education Integrated Studies Requirement (3 credits) (Suggested course: CMST 1020 )

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 3120 - Land Planning for Residential Development 5 credit(s)
LAEP 3500 - Planting Design 4 credit(s)
LAEP 2400 - 3D Representation 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s) or
BUS 3200 - Business Communication (CI) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 3080 - Introduction to Technical Communication (CI) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

Apply to the Accelerated Master of Landscape Architecture - BLA/MLA by March 15th.

LAEP 4110 - Landscape Construction II 4 credit(s)
LAEP 3100 - Recreation and Open Space Planning and Design 5 credit(s)
LAEP 4910 - Foundations of Business in Design and Planning 3 credit(s)
LAEP 4350 - Travel Course 2 credit(s)

Year 4 (MLA Year 1)

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 4100 - Urban Theory, Systems, and Design 5 credit(s)
LAEP 3300 - GIS for Environmental Planning 4 credit(s)
LAEP 6890 - Seminar on Thesis Proposals and Procedures 1 credit(s)
GEO 3100 - Natural Disasters (DSC) 3 credit(s)
LAEP 6860 - Faculty/Interdisciplinary Seminar I 1 credit(s)
LAEP 6930 - Readings in Environmental Planning 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

LAEP 4120 - Senior Capstone: Planning & Design Leadership 5 credit(s)
LAEP 6880 - Landscape Architecture Research Methods 2 credit(s)
LAEP 6750 - Implementation and Regulatory Techniques in Planning 3 credit(s)
SOC 3610 - Rural People and Places (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
SOC 4620 - Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
SOC 3600 - Finding Community in Today’s Society (DSS) 3 credit(s)
LAEP 6910 - Readings in Landscape Architecture 1 credit(s)

Year 5 (MLA Year 2)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

LAEP 6200 - Bioregional Analysis and Planning 5 credit(s)
LAEP 6740 - Planning Theory and Implementation Issues 3 credit(s)
LAEP 6110 - Landscape Ecology for Planning 3 credit(s)
LAEP 6970 - Thesis Research 1-6 credit(s) (2 credits required)
Elective (3 credits) must be 6000 level or higher

Spring Semester (14 credits)

LAEP 6970 - Thesis Research 1-6 credit(s) Plan A students; 3 credits required
or
LAEP 6960 - Master’s Project 1-6 credit(s) Plan B students; 3 credits required
LAEP 6060 - E Studio/Entrepreneurship in Planning and Design (CI) 3 credit(s)
Electives (8 credits) must be 6000 level or higher