2006-2007 University of Guelph Graduate Calendar

VIII. Graduate Programs

Landscape Architecture

MLA Program

The MLA program is designed for students with a previous degree in a field unrelated to landscape architecture; for students who hold other professional degrees in architecture, planning and engineering; and for students who have received a BLA degree and are interested in advanced education in a particular area of landscape architecture. The MLA program emphasizes research, analysis, planning, design and management of landscapes ranging in scale from individual sites to entire communities and regions. The MLA program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. This accreditation is also recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the MLA program is not restricted to holders of the BLA degree. Strongly motivated graduates of honours programs in a variety of disciplines may be admissible under the normal Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements. Well prepared applicants will have studied as broadly as possible in their undergraduate programs.

Application deadline and additional information on the MLA program at the University of Guelph can be obtained from our internet address at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/LA/

Degree Requirements

Students are encouraged to relate their major emphasis in the MLA to their undergraduate discipline through course work and thesis.

Required Core

For the holder of a BLA with several subsequent years of significant professional experience:
LARC*6380 Research Seminar
LARC*6600 Critical Inquiry and Research Analysis
LARC*6610 Research Methods
LARC*6710 Special Study
1 Elective
Thesis
For the holder of a BLA without such professional experience
LARC*6380 Research Seminar
LARC*6430 Landscape Resource Analysis
LARC*6470 Integrative Environmental Planning
LARC*6600 Critical Inquiry and Research Analysis
LARC*6610 Research Methods
LARC*6710 Special Study
1 Elective
Thesis
For holders of degrees other than the BLA:
HORT*3260 Woody Plants (audit)
LARC*6010 Landscape Architecture Studio I
LARC*6020 Landscape Architecture Studio II
LARC*6030 Landscape Architecture Studio III
LARC*6040 Landscape Architecture Studio IV
LARC*6120 Community Design
LARC*6340 Landscape History Seminar
LARC*6360 Professional Practice Seminar
LARC*6380 Research Seminar
LARC*6430 Landscape Resource Analysis
LARC*6470 Integrative Environmental Planning
LARC*6440 Environmental Design
LARC*6600 Critical Inquiry and Research Analysis
LARC*6610 Research Methods
LARC*6710 Special Study
Thesis