Academic Learning Compact:
Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Design
(4-year degree program)

The Bachelor of Design in landscape architecture degree requires you to demonstrate and understand the planning, design, implementation and management of the natural and cultural landscapes in Florida as the basis for professional studies and training. The program focuses on establishing a core set of environmental and human values by developing critical thinking skills through the application of appropriate landscape design and planning practices.

Additional information is available from the description of this major.

Before Graduating You Must

• Satisfy professional, faculty and peer review of studio work.
• Complete senior final studio project.
• Complete internships that emphasize application of your design, planning and management knowledge.
• Submit internship assessments.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Integrate concepts from the general body of knowledge of the profession of landscape architecture in design decision-making.
2. Apply ethical understanding and professional conduct to design decision-making.
3. Combine and analyze information from multiple sources to support design decision-making.
4. Produce professional visual, oral and written communications.

Table Key: I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types:
Selective admission, including a pin-up; a juried capstone presentation and evaluation; and employer evaluation of summer internship.