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Course Overview

The MLA curriculum thoughtfully integrates theory and practice, and revolves around a sequence of design studios, supported by core content classes and seminar courses on a variety of relevant topics. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and critical and creative thinking necessary to succeed as landscape architects while also offering opportunities to focus on particular areas of interest. The curriculum promotes an ethic of responsibility, grounded in natural systems and processes and an understanding of cultural and community values.

Our educational program operates fluidly in both local and global contexts and at a variety of scales, taking advantage of the wide range of highly dynamic landscapes, opportunities and issues in the immediate vicinity, ranging from urban cores to the wilderness areas in the Rocky Mountains, from suburban sprawl to ranching and farming communities, as well as providing exciting opportunities for experiences across the U.S. and globally. Students gain skills by working on relevant urban and rural projects, often directly engaging with diverse communities and places. Studios and courses engage current issues, define future trends, and explore the role of landscape architecture in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the program, our students learn and apply design and planning skills that use established and emergent technologies and design approaches to enhance community, foster equity, remediate environmental balance, conserve and regenerate resources, and create places that hold value for current and future generations.

Denver’s vibrant professional design and planning community supports our students through guest lectures and participation in design reviews, internships and mentor programs, and opportunities to visit offices and meet practitioners and leaders in our field.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Please note: The MLA program welcomes new students in the spring semester, however, due to the sequencing of courses, students that start in the Spring semester will typically need seven semesters to graduate instead of six. The seven-semester sequence allows students to take a lighter course load than the typical 15 credit hours per semester but does not preclude students from taking summer classes and electives that might allow them to be part-time in their final semester.
  • Application fee ($50 for domestic applicants, $75 for international applicants)
  • A resume that documents your education and professional background.
  • Statement of purpose in which you discuss your interest in the Master of Landscape Architecture program and CU Denver.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • One official transcript from all undergraduate institutions attended EXCEPT study abroad experiences.
  • Official transcripts should be mailed to the College of Architecture and Planning at the address at the end of this page.
  • International students must mail an official certified translated transcript. You do not need to have your transcripts evaluated. Please feel free to mail transcripts early in the application process. 
  • You may upload a scan of your transcripts to the online application but you must also send official transcripts.
  • International applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency. You can view required scores on the Office of International Admissions' website. 
  • GRE (not required, but recommended if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0).
  • The portfolio that showcases your best work. Portfolios are submitted through the online application. Students with a degree in landscape architecture are expected to include studio work. Students with no background in landscape architecture should demonstrate their creative abilities through whatever media they are comfortable with. Portfolios should be designed for viewing on a computer screen. Please avoid double-page spreads.
  • If you are a resident of any of the 15 western states in the WICHE-WRGP region (except Colorado), please fill out the WICHE-WRGP section of the online application to be considered for WICHE-WRGP status. ​​

Fees

(Master or Doctoral) Tuition & Fees: $16592 per year (Fall and Spring)


This information was accurate on : 01/04/2021
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