Landscape Architecture focuses on natural systems and cultural processes in the planning, design, and management of sustainable landscapes for this and future generations. Students of Landscape Architecture are capable of solving complex environmental problems and are able to communicate effective solutions.
Goals and Certificates
You may choose to earn one of the following:
- West Valley College
- Associate of Science in Landscape Architecture
Description
West Valley College in Saratoga, CA offers associate degree through the Architecture Department.
- Associate of Science in Landscape Architecture blend art and science. The program in Landscape Architecture emphasizes a process-oriented approach to problem solving while encouraging sensitivity toward community values and ecological principles. Students will develop creative ability and technical skills through a range of exercises and projects relating to recreation and open space planning, plant selection, park design, landscape reclamation and preservation, resource management, and urban planning and design, as well as learning applications for residential, commercial, and institutional landscape environments. The program is recognized by the California State Board of Landscape Architects. Students are prepared for rewarding professional careers or transfers to advanced university programs. Graduates are employed in a wide range of important environmental and design-related roles. Click here for more information on course requirements.
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the landscape architecture programs. Even though a high school diploma or equivalency is not required, you may find that some employers prefer to hire employees with a high school diploma or equivalency. There are also more options for financial aid at the community colleges for students who have a high school diploma or equivalency.
You must take a placement test to enroll in math and English classes for the general education requirements needed to earn an associate degree. You should meet with a counselor to determine the correct placement in these classes.
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Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared to transfer to advanced university programs or to seek employment in the following fields: landscape architects, draftspersons, landscape industry representatives, planners, designers, contractors, resource managers. Explore these and other careers at O*Net Online.
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