Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program overview
Landscape architecture is the profession providing landscape planning,
design, and management services to enhance and protect natural and built
environments. Landscape architecture as a discipline is devoted to understanding
and managing the human and environmental forces that change the landscape.
Landscape architects plan and design places for the health, safety, and welfare
of citizens through systematic decision-making that integrates science, art, and
technology. Individual and community quality of life are enhanced by a design
process to improve, protect, and create ecologically sustainable, socially
equitable, and economically feasible landscapes. Landscape architects work in
urban, suburban and wilderness environments. Our graduates have gained
distinction for projects as varied in scale as private gardens, residential
communities, urban plazas, college campuses, park facilities and regional
conservation plans.
The Landscape Architecture Program at Texas A&M University is the oldest
in the state and one of the oldest in the Southwest. It had its beginnings in
the Department of Horticulture in 1913, as a degree option of Landscape Art.
The BLA degree is accredited by the Council of Landscape Architecture
Registration Boards under the auspices of the American Society of Landscape
Architects in Washington, D. C. Provisional accreditation was first granted for
the B.S.L.A. program in 1971 and has maintained accredited status continuously
since that time.
The mission of the Bachelor in Landscape Architecture program (BLA) is to
prepare students to become professional landscape architects in private and
public sector practice. Our educational goal is to produce graduates motivated
to be leaders in the field and professionals who are intellectually active,
broadly-educated citizens and life-long learners.
The BLA curriculum offers a sequence of courses to prepare students for entry
into (to) professional practice. By combining a broad general education and
strong professional training, the curriculum emphasizes the acquisition and
application of advanced knowledge to develop students� critical thinking and
creative problem-solving abilities. The program provides opportunities for
students to develop special professional interests in a chosen area of
concentration.
Graduates from the BLA program are prepared for employment with private
practice firms in landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, or
planning; and with federal, state, or local government agencies. Upon graduation
students are qualified to pursue licensure in the profession or post graduate
education in landscape architecture or a related field.
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture courses
Course Listings
Landscape
Architecture
Environmental
Design
All Texas A&M University courses
2005-2006
Undergraduate Catalog
2005-2006
Academic Calendar
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture faculty
Tom Woodfin, Program Coordinator
Professors
* These are the faculty who are primarily associated with the BLA Program
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture student information
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Admissions to the BLA program
Download application
Applications for admission to Texas A&M University can be downloaded from
Office of Admissions and Records Web site.
The site also contains all general information pertinent to applying for
undergraduate degree programs at Texas A&M.
Transfer Students
Students transferring into the College of Architecture must hold at least a
3.0 GPR to qualify for application review. Transferring students should also
have completed at least 24 hours of graded coursework from the institution(s) of
higher learning from which they are transferring. Special consideration may be
given to individuals with a GPR is below a 3.0 if they have a unique background
mutually beneficial to the college and the student. Applications, essays, and
letters of recommendation are all considered in the review process. All transfer
students are admitted on a probationary basis pending completion of their first
semester of at least 12 hours at Texas A&M and a minimum 2.5 GPR for that
semester.
For program information, please contact the undergraduate program coordinator
for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture:
Tom Woodfin
twoodfin@archmail.tamu.edu
(979)
845-1079
Financing Education
Your education is an investment of your time and money. At this time in your
life it is likely the largest investment you will make. The
University�s
Department of Student Financial Aid offers
information regarding applying for financial aid, finding a job on or off
campus, managing your finances, and other resources designed to help you achieve
your goal of becoming a college graduate.
BLA Scholarships and Fellowships
Scholarships and fellowships are available at the University, College,
Department, and Program level. Please see the
University�s Department of Student
Financial Aid for information regarding
University-level scholarships. Information about other scholarships and
fellowships can be found below.
Department Scholarships
BLA - Samuel E. Garrett Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship - Endowed by Sam and
Alice Garrett in memory of their son Sam; awarded to an undergraduate student
completing the third year, outstanding in scholastic achievement and
demonstrating personal and professional growth. Must have a 2.5 GPR
overall.
2 yr. award, $1,000 per year
BLA - Robert F. & Florence
H. White Endowed Scholarship in Landscape Architecture - Endowed by Robert F.
and Florence H. White; awarded to a student completing his fourth-year in
landscape architecture whose performance in departmental related courses has
proved outstanding.
BLA - Antonio F. Sarabando Jr. "Spirit of Place
Award" - Endowed by Antonio F. Sarabando Jr. '85, and dedicated to his parents,
Antonio and Maria Sarabando; awarded to an undergraduate who has completed his
2nd or 3rd year in the 5 year program, and who most contributes to the unique
"spirit of place".
Minimum of $200 - If money is available can give 2 or
more
BLA Michael D. Murphy Endowed Scholarship � Endowed by George W. Seagraves
�80 in honor of Michael D. Murphy, a professor of Landscape Architecture and
Urban Planning since 1969; awarded to an undergraduate landscape architecture
student demonstrating progress towards completing a professional degree in a
timely fashion.
$1,000 scholarship
BLA TBG/Robert E. Castro Memorial Scholarship � Established in memory of
Robert E. Castro; awarded to fourth or fifth year student in the Bachelor of
Landscape Architecture program who demonstrates excellence in academic
performance, leadership, willingness to assist fellow students; exhibits a deep
passion and commitment to the profession of landscape architecture.
BLA or MLA -Gene Schrickel Jr. '50 Endowed Scholarship in Landscape
Architecture - Endowed by Gene and Helen Schrickel in memory of Gene's parents,
Ollie and Blanche, who encouraged and supported his pursuit of a college degree;
awarded to a full-time undergraduate, third year or above, or to a graduate
student, demonstrating academic excellence (3.0 GPR) and design potential
pursuing a degree in landscape architecture. Financial need is an important
consideration in a selection decision between two or more highly qualified
candidates.
BLA or MLA - ASLA Texas Chapter Maurice Phillips Scholarship - Awarded to
recognize scholarship, financial need and moral character and emphasizes the
student's contributions to the profession through activities with the Student
Chapter ASLA, workshop or other related activities. Student recommended by
department faculty.
BLA or MLA � Texas ASLA � Endowed by the Texas
Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architecture � Awarded preferably to a
junior level of 4th year Landscape Architecture student with a minimum GPA of
3.0. Second preference, would be for a 2nd year student in the graduate
Landscape Architecture program.
College-Wide Scholarships: Rotates to every department.
Undergraduate or Graduate student - R. Joseph Reeves Endowed Memorial
Scholarship - Endowed by the Roy T. Reeves Family Trust; awarded to a graduate
or undergraduate student in the College of Architecture in good academic
standing.
Colonel James E. Ray '63 Endowed Scholarship - Established by alumni,
colleagues and friends to recognize the accomplishments of Colonel James E. Ray
'63; awarded on a rotating basis to a full-time student in one of the three
College of Architecture departments. The award is based on academic achievement,
extracurricular activities and financial need.
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Careers with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
The majority of students who graduate from Texas A&M University�s
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program go on to work as a consultant in the
private sector. Professional landscape architects are required to have two years
of experience working under a licensed landscape architecture before registering
themselves. However, after six months of work landscape architects may apply for
a license.
A recent study found that over one-third of registered architects in the
Houston/Galveston area, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, San Antonio, and Austin
graduated from the Texas A&M University landscape Architecture program.
Association of Students of Landscape Architecture
There is an undergraduate student of landscape architecture organization.
Landscape Architecture Program News...more
Landscape Architecture Links
American Society of Landscape Architects
Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects
Texas ASLA Project Showcase
Landscape Architecture Foundation
Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards
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