Who We Are &

What We Do

The Department of Landscape Architecture:

The faculty of the UF Department of Landscape Architecture trains practitioners and scholars who are committed to advancing the efficacy, impact, and knowledge of our discipline.

Our research enhances the understanding and practice of the profession and addresses societal challenges. Our work serves communities across the state, country, and the world.

Faculty and Staff

Academic Programs

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Bachelor’s
Program

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Undergraduate
Minor

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Undergraduate Catalog

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Master’s Degree

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Ph.D. Degree

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Graduate School Catalog

A STEM-Designated Program

Every degree offered by the Department of Landscape Architecture is officially designated as a STEM degree – and that means that your studies reflect evidence-based knowledge and technology-driven solutions:

Data science skills integrated into course content and applied research
Advanced modeling courses
STEM-related electives

An advanced STEM degree is your path to a high-profile leadership career in academics, government, or an interdisciplinary design, planning and construction team.

Mission & Vision

We are dedicated to inspiring students and transforming lives through the stewardship, planning, and design of our natural and built environment. Building upon the traditions of landscape architecture, we explore innovative and impactful solutions to produce a more sustainable, healthy, and just world for all.

Values

The following values serve as a guide for our work in the Department of Landscape Architecture:

Fostering curiosity and exploration
Cultivating belonging and respect
Serving local and global communities
Ensuring sustainable and resilient environments
Leading the future of landscape architecture practice and innovation

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs are accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB). The BLA program has been continuously accredited since 1972 and the MLA program since 1993. The 2022 LAAB site visit resulted in a two-year accreditation for both programs.

Research

The vigorous research conducted by our faculty and student researchers covers a wide spectrum of practice, theory, and methods. They explore issues such as changing climate, tourism, coastal community resilience, and sustainable landscape infrastructure. As they dig deep into these issues and more, they uncover tangible solutions for a more sustainable, equitable world for us all.

Our department is also home to an active and impactful Center for Landscape Conservation Planning. The center conducts applied research on the relationship between conservation and land use, with a focus on the importance of protecting green infrastructure at the urban, regional, and statewide scales.

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Scholarships & Awards

The University of Florida offers several types of financial aid including grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment. The Landscape Architecture Department also has several endowed scholarships for students accepted into the program. Awards are determined by faculty based on eligibility criteria, academic performance and need.

Department Awards

UF Financial Aid