Landscape Architecture Accelerated Masters Program, MLA
Communication, Architecture, + The Arts
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The fully accredited Master of Landscape Architecture program prepares students for a professional degree in one of the more exciting fields of the 21st century. Landscape architects are engaged in the meaningful and sustainable transformation of our built and natural environment. Our program focuses on design and draws from both art, science and technology via a rich design studio sequence that begins with a two year interdisciplinary foundation that is followed by three years of graduate studies. Students explore environmental, ecological and urban issues, and propose innovative solutions in the design of public spaces, infrastructure, urban planning, industrial reclamation, ecotourism, environmental mitigation and many other areas at the center of the relationship between human beings and their surroundings.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen
You are considered a freshman when you have earned less the 13 college credits since your high school graduation. Credits earned in Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs do not affect your freshman status.
The professional design majors are Selective Admissions programs. Students must meet the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits, Click here for the details, and must also submit a portfolio for evaluation by the School of Architecture. Click Here to see more specifics on the selective admissions process.
As the portfolio review process is underway, students will be housed temporarily in Undergraduate Education pending their decision.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more earned, approved credits
Transfer applicants must meet FIU admissions criteria, must have completed the AA in their design major and participate in a portfolio review process. Click Here to see more specifics on the program's admissions process.
As the portfolio review process is underway, transfer students will be housed temporarily in Undergraduate Education pending their decision.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Surveyors
- Materials Engineers
- Electrical Drafters
- Civil Engineering Technicians
- Art Directors
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Interior Designers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree
Wages & Employment Trends for Landscape Architects :
| Florida Median income | $68,000 |
| Florida rate of growth | +14% |
| National Median wages | $64,800 |
| National Projected growth | +14% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-1012.00
Contact Information
CARTA Student Services and Advising Center
PCA 272
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-7500
CARTAADV@FIU.EDU