The Minor in Landscape Architecture will provide a basic understanding of the nature of the profession of Landscape Architecture. Knowledge of Landscape Architecture history and theory provides a useful addition to a major in any of the University disciplines.

The Minor in Landscape Architecture is designed to:

• Provide a general background in the discipline with regard to landscape architecture research, development and design for students, whose primary professional practice will be in another discipline.
• Clarify the role of the profession of Landscape Architecture.
• Define how the profession of Landscape Architecture and all related professional disciplines contribute to the successful practice of design.

Admissions

Entrance to the minor is by application, grade review and permission of the Department Chair. A GPA of 2.75 is required. To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student’s academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to Add a Minor to apply.

Certification

The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification can be found in 223 Brooks Hall and should be completed during the registration period of the student’s final semester at NC State.

Contact Person

María Bellalta
FASLA, Department Head
Department of Landscape Architecture
mailto:maria_bellalta@ncsu.edu

SIS Code:  12LND

Plan Requirements

• Completion of 15 credit hours are required.
• A letter grade of ‘C-‘ or better will be required for credit in all courses in the minor program.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Required Courses
None
Elective Courses 1		15
Fall Semester LAR courses
LAR 444	History of Landscape Architecture
LAR 520	Environment and Culture
LAR 528	Landscape Architecture Construction Materials and Methods
LAR 534	Landscape Architecture Theory and Criticism
LAR 582	Special Topics In Landscape Architecture 3
LAR 517	GIS Applications in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
LAR 514	Landscape Architecture Digital Design Media 2
LAR 501	Landscape Architecture Introduction Design Studio
Spring Semester LAR courses
LAR 540	Research Methods in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
LAR 543	Landscape Performance and Metrics
LAR 545	City Planning and Design - Building Great Communities
LAR 546	The Landscape Imperative
LAR 550	Landscape Architecture Professional Practice
LAR 582	Special Topics In Landscape Architecture 4
LAR 502	Site Design and Environmental Planning Studio
Summer Semester LAR courses
LAR 523	Landscape Architecture Plant Identification
LAR 524	Planting Design Applications in Landscape Architecture
LAR 582	Special Topics In Landscape Architecture 5
For students in the School of Architecture only:
LAR 502	Site Design and Environmental Planning Studio 2
LAR 506	Landscape Architecture Design + Build Studio 2
LAR 507	Advanced Topics Studio in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning 2
Total Hours		15

¹

The courses listed are some of the courses that can contribute to achievement of the Landscape Architecture Minor. Courses offered each semester are subject to change. A listing of courses for each semester will be sent to students registered for the minor prior to open enrollment.

²

Select one (1) course in addition to 3 courses (9 credit hours) from the previously listed courses (For students in the School of Architecture only)

³

LAR 582 008 Survey of Natural Hazards and Disasters

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Possible choices: LAR 582 001 History of Landscape Architecture, LAR 582 002 Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design, LAR 582 003 Environmental and Social Equity in Design 

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LAR 582 006 Environment and Behavior for Designers (online course)