Master of Landscape Architecture in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

Penn State's professional M.L.A. program arms students with the methodologies, fundamentals, historical context, conceptual frameworks, and technical tools needed to emerge as frontrunners in landscape architecture.
The M.L.A. program at Penn State delivers practical professional competencies that enable graduates to excel in actual practice from day one. By blending top-tier professional training from a nationally ranked program with research opportunities at a premier research university, you'll be fully prepared to make an immediate impact after graduation. This dual-focused curriculum establishes a robust base for diverse career paths: conventional practice, research roles in professional firms, or academic positions at higher education institutions.
Our LAAB-accredited M.L.A. program qualifies graduates to take the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination for professional licensure.

For B.L.A. holders, the M.L.A. presents an academic pathway to rapidly enhance professional capabilities through a Geodesign certificate program.