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Landscape Architecture
Combining science, art and problem solving with a love of nature
Work at the intersection of the built and natural environments. Combining courses in plant materials, construction techniques, leadership and art among others, our students solve multi-faceted design challenges from many perspectives, including human and environmental health. Landscape architects plan and design parks, campuses, streetscapes, trails, plazas, residences and other projects that strengthen communities. Landscape architecture is perfect for any student interested in learning ways to address solutions to environmental, natural resource and sustainability challenges. Our graduates work in cities and communities to help keep air and water clean, provide habitats for wildlife and build safe, beautiful places for people to enjoy. They work in interdisciplinary firms with other professionals to design outside spaces where people live, work and play. So many of your favorite parks, plazas, golf courses and certainly college campuses resulted directly from the hands-on technical expertise and aesthetic sensibility of landscape architects. From Central Park in New York City to the Gardens of Versailles, the mark of landscape architects is enduring throughout our world.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Ecosystems
- Planning and Design
- Leadership
- Sustainability & Natural Resources
CAREER OPTIONS
- Landscape Architect
- Sustainable Design
- Architecture
- Engineering Firms
- State & Government Agencies
- Public Gardens & University Campuses
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Landscape Architecture
- Sustainable Design
- Historic Preservation
- Urban Planning
- Agriculture
What’s special about this program?
In our studio-based program, collaborative industry and campus partnerships allow students to engage in projects that involve entrepreneurship, art and design, leadership and engineering. After two initial graphics courses (one hand-sketching and one digital design), students engage in six sequential design studios that increase in complexity and the range of social and environmental challenges that make up the project work. Our students bring strength in design, environmental problem solving and plant sciences to all their collaborations. As they learn to design, plan and manage built and natural landscapes, you will gain confidence working with native plants and local ecosystems. Though a small state, Delaware faces a wide range of issues that include water quality, coastal resilience, small town redevelopment, urban access to healthy food and suburban sprawl. Our location in the mid-Atlantic region between major urban centers and rural communities enables us to explore a variety of design sites and scales.
Get Involved
Ag Ambassadors
Agricultural College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (AGR)
Alpha Zeta (AZ)
American Society of Landscape Architects Student Chapter
Animal Science Club
Beekeeping Club
Blue Hen Birding
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Entomology Club
Equestrian Team
Food Marketing Club
Food Recovery Network
Food Science Club
Horticulture Club
Hydroponics Club
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS)
Pre-Veterinary Club
Philadelphia Flower Show Club
Sigma Alpha Sorority (SA)
Students for the Environment
The Wildlife Society
| LARC172 | Introduction to the Landscape Architecture Profession
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| LARC103 | Representation 1: Landscape Drawing
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| LARC150 | Representation 2: Digital Design Communication
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LARC202 |
History of Landscape Architecture: Pre-History to Early 20th Century
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| PLSC170 | Soils and Sustainability
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| MATH115 or higher | Pre-Calculus or higher
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Lab science elective (GEOL107 recommended) (University Breadth 1/4)
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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| COMM212 or THEA 204 | Communication in Business OR Introduction to Voice and Speech
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Free elective (1/3)
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| LARC233 | Studio 1: Foundations
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| LARC250 | Studio 2: Design Process
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| LARC230 | Introduction to Construction Materials & Methods
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| LAEC343 | Site Engineering
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PLSC211 |
Fall Ornamental Plants
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| PLSC212 | Spring Ornamental Plants
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| LARC232 | History of Landscape Architecture: mid-19th Century to Present
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| LARC267 | Leadership in Landscape Architecture
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Group I: Planning and Design Elective
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University Breadth Requirement 2/4)
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| LARC350 | Studio 3: Urban Design
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| LARC351 | Studio 4: Regional Design
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| LARC330 | The Built Environment
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| LARC303 | Representation 3: Advanced Digital Design
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| LARC442 | Stormwater Management for Sustainable Development
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PLSC354 |
Plant Ecology
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Leadership / Public Policy Elective
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Multicultural Experience Course
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University Breadth Requirement (3/4)
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Free Elective (2/3)
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| LARC433 | Studio 5: Advanced Design
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| LARC456 | Studio 6: Senior Design (Capstone)
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| LARC450 | Ecological Planting Design
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| PLSC403 | Landscape Management
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| LARC455 | Theory and Research Applications in Landscape Architecture
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| PLSC440 | Professional Practice
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| LARC364 | Landscape Architecture Internship
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University breadth requirement (4/4)
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Free electives (3/3)
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