Master of Landscape Architecture
The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) will help prepare you for leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork that will sustain the urban, regional, and global landscape in a prosperous and dynamic equilibrium.
- Ideal for non-design backgrounds.
- STEM designated graduate program.
- Includes a full semester of co-op study.
- The profession has been the leader in sustainable landscape design for 100+ years.
- Unique 2-year completion of typical 3-year, 72 credit program (6 consecutive semesters).
- Begins each fall semester.
- Non-research based 1st professional degree.
I choose DAAP for the depth of local connections and for the national caliber of faculty. Coming from outside of the design world, I knew I would need hands on support and I saw that DAAP had the resources to make that possible.
Rachel Carr Master of Landscape Architecture, 2nd Year
Award Winning Student Work
2024 Student Honor Award - Roozbeh Kholdani
Transparency in Tribute: A Journey Through Cincinnati’s Memorial
Prominently visible and easily accessible, the memorial seeks to dignify each victim through individual recognition. Employing symbolism in its visual language, architectural elements, landscaping, and artistry will craft a cohesive narrative. Transparent materials like colored glass panels facilitate engagement with informational displays, while water features symbolize transparency and understanding. Dynamic pathways and landscape features encourage exploration and vitality within the site.
2024 Student Honor Award - Armita Chitsaz
Enlightenment Hub
Rotatable elements with a reflective stainless-steel material on one side and sensory elements on the other allow viewers to touch the screen to hear and learn about the radiation experiments.
2022 Student Merit Award - Priyanka Raghuwanshi
Catalyst for Landscape Change
This garden design is bult from the idea of Polli-braids that weave together resiliencies for a sustainable future. Contemporary art using lines and textures begin to form abstract landscapes that pull one’s imagination into the landscape. The boundaries between uncontrolled nature and cultivated human forms begin to collapse to form new pervious boundaries. Diversity in plant selection invigorates an ecological pollinating system for the campus gardens. Polio-braids are used in supporting mutualism between the physical and educational environments of this high school campus.
2023 Honor Award - Ankita Naik
2023 Merit Award - Armita Chitsaz
2024 - Armita Chitsaz
Marking A Journey Through Time
How can the integration of Kilim motifs in a memorial design for the victims of test radiation in Cincinnati serve as a framework for commemorating the past, educating the present, and fostering a sustainable environment for the future? Inspired by the figurative richness of Torres-García’s art and the captivating appeal of kilim designs, a creative journey combines these two influences. It weaves together principles of memory, education, respect, and sustainability, and the collective memory of social groups and the significance of events, people, or circumstances that connect the past with the present and future.
2023 Mention Award - Gauri Patel
Urban Escape: How green spaces affect mental and physical health in urban communities
“To empower people to live their best lives by reimagining outdoor spaces by connecting people through education and outdoor activities”
Urban Escape is a project that is focused on today’s need for increasing green spaces in urban environments beneficial to physical health but also serve as space that helps nurture the mental health of communities.
2024:
- Armita Chitsaz - Making a Journey Through Time
- Jingyi Wang - Green Design (Thesis)
2023:
- Gauri Patil - Urban Escape - A Step Towards Healthier Living
2022:
- Jordan Furlong - Unearthing Memory
2021:
- Luis De Brito - Fairgrounds 360
Curriculum, Accreditation & Licensure
The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree is an accredited program recognized by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB). The MLA program’s next scheduled accreditation review is Spring 2027.
The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree is an accredited program recognized by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB). The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) writes, administers, and grades the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE).
Many states now allow applicants to begin taking the exam following graduation – but not all. CLARB provides the latest information on state rules regarding when
Applicants can begin taking the exam. The Ohio Licensing Board provides information for applications for landscape architecture licensure.
The Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB; asla.org/accreditationlaab.aspx) requires public posting of this information about the Master of Landscape Architecture Program.
The University of Cincinnati is ranked fourth in the nation for co-op and internships (U.S. News Best Colleges 2022).
- Summer Co-ops: Our Master of Landscape Architecture students embark on a valuable co-op experience during summer, laying the foundation for practical skills and industry insights.
- Triple Opportunity: Students have the chance to participate in up to three co-ops, creating a rich and varied resume before graduation.
- Real-world Exposure: Early engagement in real-world projects ensures that our graduates are not just degreed but also well-prepared with hands-on experience.
Practical Skills: The emphasis is on building practical skills alongside academic knowledge, making our graduates highly equipped for the professional landscape architecture field.
Master of Landscape Architecture Admissions
The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Landscape Architecture program features an immersive experience and a proven curriculum. Interested in learning more? Check out our admissions requirements or request more information.
Connect with our MLA Graduate Program
MLA Program Director:
Barry W. Kew, PLA, ASLA
MLA Program Staff:
Andrea Jeffers,
Program Coordinator
MLA Graduate Student Ambassador:
Rachel Carr,
Graduate Student, she/her/hers
MLA Faculty