MLA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Specific program requirements are arranged to fit each student's individual background. Seminar and field courses are selected to help students achieve their educational goals and develop a credible specialty area within landscape architecture. Students with a previous degree in landscape architecture begin their coursework with the Required Graduate Curriculum studios, while students from other educational backgrounds begin with the Basic Core design studios. The Required Graduate Curriculum sets the academic work required for the degree at 70 approved credits (400+ level). In addition, a specialization must be developed in the area of a student's individual interests, which is worth 12 credits. This encourages students to deepen their knowledge in a particular area, while maintaining substantial flexibility for each individual. A thesis is required of all Master's students. This is a creative, scholarly project which includes a rigorous written component. The thesis process allows students to develop greater intellectual maturity through independent inquiry, and to demonstrate mastery of a specialized subject area. Students select an appropriate methodology for the thesis in cooperation with their thesis advisor, and present the final product in either written and graphic form, or only written form. REQUIRED CURRICULUM Basic Core Required Graduate Curriculum In order to graduate, students must meet university and departmental requirements. Graduate School Links
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