May 25, 2026  
2026-2027 University Catalog Near-Final DRAFT 
    
2026-2027 University Catalog Near-Final DRAFT

Landscape Architecture, M.L.A.: 48-72 units


Offered by: College of Environmental Design Landscape Architecture Department  

Major Required     |     Major Electives     |     Culminating Experience     |     Notes     |     General Standing     |     Program Website

Notes:


A minimum of 70% of all MLA (Major Required, Major Elective, and General Standing) coursework must be graduate level (5000-level or above); MLA students are recommended to not exceed 9-units of upper division Baccalaureate level electives to meet this requirement. To fulfill the 9-units of MLA electives, students may take any of the courses on the preapproved elective list in addition to the major electives listed here. LA 4782W , LA 4990 , and LA 5990  each have a 6-unit cap for credit limit to be counted towards the MLA degree. Refer to department website for extended and updated list of recommended elective courses. Consult with graduate coordinator about graduate level electives offered by other programs.

* Topics for LA 4782W , LA 4990 , and LA 5990  will be announced by the department for each semester. Advanced Standing Students can take LA 5261 , LA 5582 , LA 5611 , and/or LA 5621  as Major Electives with permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

** Corequisites to the Master’s Project Culminating Experience courses are: LA 6071L , LA 6081L , and LA 6773  (taken in both fall and spring). The candidate must be enrolled in the university during the semester of graduation.

Study Abroad


Students participating in the Fall study abroad programs will take 15-units (Summer study abroad programs have 9- to 12-units) of the following courses as required by the particular international program. Please consult with the graduate coordinator and international program lead-instructor if considering participating in a study abroad program.