First Professional Master of Landscape Architecture in Gainesville United States | University of Florida

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The First Professional Program caters to students without an LAAB-accredited landscape architecture degree. Completing an accredited program is a crucial requirement for obtaining licensure in Florida and other states with landscape architecture regulations.

The First Professional Master of Landscape Architecture welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds.
The FPMLA program duration varies from two to three years, with the department assigning each admitted student an appropriate study timeline.
Students without prior design education should expect a three-year curriculum.
Those holding non-accredited landscape architecture degrees or related design/planning qualifications may qualify for certain first-year course exemptions.