Your Path to Landscape Architecture

A guide to the skills, education, and work behind the places that shape daily life—and the people who design them.
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How Do I Pick a School?

Deciding what school to choose is often not an easy or clear-cut decision. There is no system for ranking landscape architecture programs. Besides, you want to find the best school for you. To choose a school, develop a list of questions that you can use to obtain information that will help you make a decision.

Questions for you:

  • First, think about your goals and objectives.
  • What has attracted you to landscape architecture?
  • What type of firm do you want to work in after graduation?
  • What type of projects do you want to work on?

Questions for schools:

  • How would attending your program help me achieve my goals?
  • Have any recent graduates had goals similar to mine? Can I contact them?
  • What type of internship opportunities do your students have? How do they obtain internships?
  • I'm particularly interested in XYZ, what opportunities would I have to learn about it at your school? Are any of the faculty really interested in this topic?

It is recommended that you visit at least one landscape architecture program while classes are in session to see the program in action. And while considering an education in landscape architecture, also visit a few firms or public practice offices to meet the landscape architects and hear their ideas.

Next: Where Will I Work?

From public agencies to private firms, landscape architects work in many settings and specialties.

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