Michigan State University Landscape Architecture Program

Our Story

Established in 1898, the Landscape Architecture Program at MSU, accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB), balances ideology, design, technology, art and science toward creating a resilient world. Faculty blend teaching, research and engagement to build new knowledge and advance the LA profession. The curriculum prepares students to be responsible landscape architects and fulfilled individuals with a breadth and depth of professional knowledge, bridged with the employability skills to advance in practice. Graduates master the design process across scales with the integration of art, science and human interaction, applying their knowledge to diverse and immersive project types from local to international settings.