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Master Of Landscape Architecture
Policies and RequirementsThe Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) degree is the first professional degree in landscape architecture. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 66 credit hours of which at least 42 must be graduate course work. The student's study plan must be approved by the major professor, steering committee and Department Chairperson. All steering committee members should sign the 3B form before the end of the last year of the student's program.
Communication SkillsAll students entering graduate programs at ESF are expected to be proficient in communication skills, including technical writing and library skills. Students are required to have completed at least one course in technical writing and one course in library usage, either as an undergraduate or as a graduate student. Credits for such courses taken during the graduate program are not counted towards degree requirements. Alternatively, graduate students can meet the requirement by demonstrating the equivalent in experience in writing and library skills, as determined by the steering committee.
Academic PerformanceAll graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.000 cumulative grade point average (4.000 =A) for graduate level courses. Students who do not maintain this average, or who receive two or more grades of Unsatisfactory (U) for work on the thesis or project, will be placed on probation or suspended from ESF by the Associate Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the College Subcommittee on Academic Standards.
Credit Hour LoadTo meet academic requirements, graduate students must be registered for at least one credit each semester, excluding summers, from the first semester of matriculation until all degree requirements have been completed. Students are required to register for at least one credit in the summer if they will complete all requirements during that time. There is no full-time credit hour load to meet academic requirements.
To qualify for various forms of financial support, the following credit hour loads are defined: Graduate students who hold an assistantship must be registered for at least nine credits each semester while holding such an award. Graduate students not holding an assistantship are considered full-time if they are registered for at least 12 credits each semester.
Graduate students, holding an assistantship or not, in their last semester of study who have met all academic requirements except for the completion of their thesis or an examination may be considered full-time if registered for at least one credit and have their major professor verify they are working full-time on the completion of degree requirements.
Transfer CreditCredit hours appropriate to the graduate degree in which a minimum grade of B was earned from an accredited institution can be transferred to the college, but grades and grade points cannot be transferred.
All transfer credit will remain tentative until official, final transcripts are received. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that official, final transcripts are sent to and received by the college.
Time LimitsGraduate students must complete all requirements for the Master of Landscape Architecture degree within four years of the first date of matriculation.
Graduate Program of Study (3B)The study plan must include the sequence of courses that must be completed and a plan for research. The study plan, developed by the student with the advice and approval of the major professor and other members of the steering committee, must be submitted to your Department Chairperson for approval, and then forwarded to the Associate Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Graduate School at least by the end of your third semester. This study plan can be changed during the course of your studies. Changes must be approved by your major professor, Department Chairperson, and the Associate Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Graduate School.
Major ProfessorThe student's major professor is appointed by the Associate Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Graduate School, upon the recommendation of the Department Chairperson. A major professor may be appointed upon the student's matriculation into a graduate program. For the graduate student accepted into a graduate program but lacking a major professor, a temporary advisor will be appointed by the Department Chairperson. However, every effort should be made to expedite appointment of a major professor as soon as possible.
It is the duty of the major professor to fulfill a primary role as the student's mentor. Aided by other members of the steering committee, the major professor guides the student in the development and implementation of the study plan, including course selection, research planning, choice of the professional experience, and facilitation of the examination schedule. The major professor also guides the student in reviews of thesis or dissertation drafts, including a complete review of the thesis before the final copy is presented for defense.
Master of Landscape Architecture students must complete an integrative experience, participate in the capstone studio during the final semester of the program, and disseminate the results of their integrative studies through capstone seminars.
Steering CommitteeThe steering committee for Master of Landscape Architecture is composed of the major professor and at least one other faculty member or other qualified person. Other qualified people include faculty at other institutions or other recognized professionals. The student's steering committee is appointed by the Associate Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Graduate Schools upon the recommendation of the Department Chairperson. For all students, the steering committee must be established and must have met by the end of the third semester of graduate study. The steering committee assists the student in the development of the program of study (3B), including the development of the student's research or professional experience. All steering committee members should sign the 3B form before the end of the last year of the student's program.
Request for major professor or steering committee (Form 2A)
Landscape Architecture Major
1. Advocacy: The articulation of personal values and ethics related to evidence-based facts to persuade and educate others in the practice of sustainable landscapes.
2. Communications
a. Oral Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through speech to a variety of individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
b. Written Communication: Clearly expressing ideas in writing using different writing technologies and mixing texts, data, and images.
c. Visual Communication: Clearly conveying and communicating visual information and ideas using two- or three-dimensional physical products or digital media.
3. Design Skills: The ways of thinking that support thoughtful, creative, and imaginative learning facilitated through the development of design thinking mindsets and the practice of high-quality craftsmanship.
4. Clarity of Concept: The expression of a big design idea, articulated in simple terms, recognizable as a thread through multiple design iterations.
5. Problem-Solving: The use of divergence and convergence throughout a process that includes locating a challenge or problem, gathering data, clarifying the problem, generating alternatives, recommending appropriate solutions, and developing a plan of action for implementation.
Department Of Landscape Architecture
Since 1911 the Landscape Architecture program at SUNY-ESF has been educating practitioners and teachers, designers and planners, advocates and policy makers who have devoted careers to a viable, sustainable integration of natural and cultural communities.
The Department of Landscape Architecture offers three degree programs designed to educate students to contribute in varied ways to society and the wise use of land and landscape. Each provides a basis for students to establish career directions in the profession of landscape architecture and related fields. The bachelor and master of landscape architecture, and master of science degrees are offered. Qualified undergraduate students may apply for the combined B.L.A./M.S. Fast-track option.
Students in the department are required to have a laptop computer with appropriate software. Guidelines are available from the Department of Landscape Architecture. Many classes also have required field trips to project sites, or to study built works. Course fees attached to such classes cover transportation. Course fees also cover supplies for final plots for class assignments.
ContactMargaret BryantInterim Chair810 Harrison Street mbryant@esf.Edu 315-470-4929
*Special Course Codes
Code indicates course meets certain program or accreditation requirements. Ignore if there is no relevance to this program of study.
G = General Education Course (GenEd)
E = Engineering
ES = Engineering Sciences
M = Mathematics
NS = Natural Sciences
PE = Professional Education
S = Summer only course
Bachelor of Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture
The B.L.A. Program is designed for those students desiring to enter the profession of landscape architecture either directly after completing the degree or after completing graduate school. This is a professional degree with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge required to qualify as a landscape architect.
AccreditationThe degree is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).
The B.L.A. Degree is granted at the end of five years of study and requires the successful completion of 141 credit hours. Students are accepted into the lower-division landscape architecture program as freshmen or as sophomore transfers and into the upper-division program as junior transfers.
Lower Division Required Courses Course Number Course Codes* Credits APM 103 Applied College Algebra and Trigonometry G 3 EFB 101 General Biology I: Organismal Biology and Ecology G 3 EFB 102 General Biology I Laboratory G 1 ESF 200 Information Literacy 1 EWP 190 Writing and the Environment G 3 EWP 220 Public Presentation Skills 2 - 3 EWP 290 Research Writing and Humanities G 3 LSA 132 Orientation Seminar: Landscape Architecture 1 LSA 182 Drawing Studio G 3 LSA 206 Art, Culture and Landscape II G 3 LSA 220 Introduction to Landscape Architecture 3 LSA 226 Foundation Design Studio I 4 LSA 227 Foundation Design Studio II 4 LSA 300 Digital Methods and Graphics I 3 LSA 301 Digital Methods and Graphics II 3 LSA 305 History of Landscape Architecture I 3 LSA 311 Natural Processes in Design and Planning 3 LSA 333 Plants Materials 2 Electives Course Codes* Credits General Education Course: American History G 3 General Education Course: Social Sciences G 3 General Education Course: Other World Civilization G 3 Natural/Physical Science Elective 3 Upper Division Required Courses Course Number Course Codes* Credits EWP 407 Writing for Environmental & Science Professionals 3 LSA 306 History of Landscape Architecture II 3 LSA 312 Place/Culture/Design 3 LSA 321 Ecological Applications in Planning and Design 3 LSA 326 Landscape Architectural Design Studio I 5 LSA 327 Landscape Architectural Design Studio II 5 LSA 342 Landscape Architectural Construction Technology 4 LSA 343 Landscape Materials and Structures 3 LSA 422 Landscape Architectural Design Studio III 5 LSA 423 Landscape Architectural Design Studio IV 5 LSA 424 Preparation for Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio 1 LSA 425 Orientation for Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio 3 LSA 433 Planting Design and Practice 3 LSA 451 Comprehensive Land Planning 3 LSA 455 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture 3 LSA 458 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Faculty Advisor Visit, Weekly Reports and Field Studies 4 LSA 459 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Design Journal and Project Notebook 4 LSA 460 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Thesis Project 7 LSA 461 Off-Campus Final Presentation Seminar 1 LSA 470 Thematic Landscape Design Studio 6 Free Electives 15
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 150
B.L.A./M.S. Fast TrackThis option is available to outstanding fourth-year bachelor of landscape architecture students and provides the opportunity to receive both the bachelor of landscape architecture and master of science degrees during a six-year period at the College. Students who apply must have a minimum 3.000 GPA and are accepted into the program during the fall semester of the fourth year of the bachelor of landscape architecture program. The transition between the bachelor of landscape architecture and master of science curriculum requirements begins in the fall of the fifth year. The B.L.A. Degree is awarded on completion of all professional requirements and a minimum of 141 credit hours. The M.S. Degree is awarded after the completion of 30 graduate credits and successful completion of a research thesis. Depending on the student's needs and research interests, there are two options available for pursuing an off-campus semester or a field research component. The first option (option A) allows students to pursue the off-campus semester with their undergraduate peers. The second option (option B) links the off-campus semester to graduate field research for their theses.
Fast-Track Option A – Summer start Fourth Year, Summer option only Course Number Course Codes* Credits LSA 458 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Faculty Advisor Visit, Weekly Reports and Field Studies 4 LSA 459 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Design Journal and Project Notebook 4 LSA 460 Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio: Thesis Project 7 Fifth Year (25-28 credits) Course Number Course Codes* Credits LSA 455 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture 3 LSA 461 Off-Campus Final Presentation Seminar 1 LSA 470ORLSA 670 Thematic Landscape Design StudioThematic Landscape Design Studio
66
LSA 596 Special Topics in Landscape Architecture 1 - 3 LSA 640 Research Methods 3 LSA 697 Topics and Issues of Landscape Architecture Audit LSA 799 Capstone or Thesis Proposal Development 3 Directed Electives 6-9B.L.A. Program completed with a minimum of 141 credits earned
Sixth Year (12-24 credits) Course Codes* Credits LSA 899 Master's Thesis Research 1 - 12 Directed Electives 6-12Students may register for LSA 899 Master's Thesis Research as necessary for completion up to the time limit of the M.S. Program. Minimum of 6 credits required.
B.L.A./M.S. Fast-track program completed with a minimum of 171 credits hours of which a minimum of 30 credit hours must be graduate level courses.
Fast-Track Option B – Fall start Fifth Year (24-27 credits) Course Number Course Codes* Credits LSA 455 Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture 3 LSA 470ORLSA 670 Thematic Landscape Design StudioThematic Landscape Design Studio
66
LSA 596 Special Topics in Landscape Architecture 1 - 3 LSA 625 Orientation for Off-Campus Experiential Studio Audit LSA 640 Research Methods 3 LSA 697 Topics and Issues of Landscape Architecture Audit Directed Electives 6-9 Fifth Year, Summer (6-12 credits) Course Number Course Codes* Credits LSA 760ORLSA 798 Off-Campus Experiential StudioResearch Problem
121 - 12
6 credits of LSA 798 may be taken to fulfill this requirement. LSA 760 or LSA 798 must be linked to thesis.
B.L.A. Program completed with a minimum of 141 credits
Sixth Year (18-24 credits) Course Number Course Codes* Credits LSA 899 Master's Thesis Research 1 - 12 Graduate-level Directed Electives 6-12Students may register for LSA 899 Master's Thesis Research as necessary for completion up to the time limit of the M.S. Program. Minimum of 6 credits required.
B.L.A./M.S. Fast-track program completed with a minimum of 171 credits, of which a minimum of 30 credits must be graduate level courses.
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