Education

Landscape architects prepare for their professional role through completion of a degree in landscape architecture. Both Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture first professional degree programs are offered in Canadian and American universities. All professional programs require courses in technical subjects, such as design, site engineering, plant materials and construction methods, as well as courses in the arts, sciences and humanities.

Accreditation

Accredited programs in landscape architecture in Canada are those that have met the standards of the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC). These programs have been evaluated and found to provide the required instruction, faculty, facilities and financial support to deliver a sound program as demanded by the profession and the public. Accreditation reviews take place every five years. Programs accredited by CSLA through LAAC are also recognized by the ASLA Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB). Similarly LAAC also recognizes programs in the United States which are accredited by LAAB, a complete listing of which may be found on the ASLA website. Details regarding accredited landscape architecture programs offered in Canada can be found on the CSLA website. A summary of these programs is outlined below.

Accredited Programs

Université de Montréal (BLA)

2940 Chemin de la Côte Ste-Catherine, bureau 4055-1 Montreal, QC H3T 1B9
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
School of Landscape Architecture
http://www.apa.umontreal.ca

University of British Columbia (MLA)

389-2357 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Master of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Applied Science
http://www.sala.ubc.ca/programs/landscape-architecture

University of Guelph (BLA/MLA)

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
http://www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/LA/

University of Manitoba (MLA)

Winnipeg, MN R3T 2N2
Master of Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/architecture/la

University of Toronto (MLA)

230 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1R2
Master of Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
http://www.ald.utoronto.ca