Jan 14, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Accelerated Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Science in Environmental Planning BLA, MsEP - Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample 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 (16 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)
LAEP 1030 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture (BCA) 3 credit(s)

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)
APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2010 - Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 credit(s)

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)
WATS 1200 - Biodiversity and Sustainability (BLS) 3 credit(s) or
WILD 2200 - Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (18 credits)

Apply for Matriculation. 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)
ENVS 2340 - Environment, Natural Resources, and Society (BSS) 3 credit(s)
CMST 1020 - Public Speaking (BHU) 3 credit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 4110 - Landscape Construction II 4 credit(s)
LAEP 3500 - Planting Design 4 credit(s)
LAEP 3300 - GIS for Environmental Planning 4 credit(s)
LAEP 2400 - 3D Representation 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Apply to the Accelerated BLA+EP program by March 15th

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

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 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 6370 - City and Regional Planning 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

LAEP 4350 - Travel Course 2 credit(s)
LAEP 6880 - Landscape Architecture Research Methods 2 credit(s)
LAEP 6750 - Implementation and Regulatory Techniques in Planning 3 credit(s)
SOC 3600 - Finding Community in Today’s Society (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
SOC 3610 - Rural People and Places (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
SOC 4620 - Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (DSS) 3 credit(s)
LAEP 3400 - Advanced Geospatial Analysis and Visualization for Environmental Planning 4 credit(s) course must be taken for 4 credits

Year 5

Fall Semester (at least 16 credits)

LAEP 6200 - Bioregional Analysis and Planning 5 credit(s)
LAEP 6930 - Readings in Environmental Planning 1 credit(s)
LAEP 6740 - Planning Theory and Implementation Issues 3 credit(s)
LAEP 6970 - Thesis Research 1-6 credit(s)
LAEP 6110 - Landscape Ecology for Planning 3 credit(s)
Elective (3 credits) must be 6000 level or higher

Spring Semester (at least 11 credits)

LAEP 6210 - Bioregional Management and Policy 5 credit(s)
LAEP 6910 - Readings in Landscape Architecture 1 credit(s)
LAEP 6970 - Thesis Research 1-6 credit(s) or
LAEP 6960 - Master’s Project 1-6 credit(s)
Elective (4 credits) Must be 6000 level or higher