Lubbock,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Land Arts of the American West in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
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Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
8,849
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The 12-hour Land Arts of the American West Graduate Certificate, offered through the Huckabee College of Architecture, focuses on the interdisciplinary Land Arts field program exploring the relationship between human-built environments and Earth's dynamic systems. This immersive desert southwest program uses hands-on fieldwork as its core teaching method, fostering research that broadens perspectives, encourages deep investigation, and enhances awareness of humanity's environmental impact. Drawing architects, artists, and writers from various disciplines, this 'domestic study abroad' program covers 6,000 miles overland with two months of camping, visiting iconic land art installations like Double Negative and The Lightning Field, while also exploring archaeological sites, military complexes, and modern infrastructure to redefine land art concepts. Participants create work inspired by their journey, culminating in an exhibition at Texas Tech University Museum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must provide original language documents and English translations. If the documents are not provided in English, an official English translation of all transcripts/ individual semester mark sheets is required.
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
Tuition
USD
8,849