Landscape Studies Minor - Undergrad
The Minor in Landscape Studies enables students to gain considerable knowledge of the ecological, social, cultural and historical factors that have shaped landscapes of the western and non-western world. Students interested in integrative studies of the natural, cultural and built environment, and those concerned with landscape as context for art and design, will develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for work in their major field of study.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: A minimum of 17 credit hours from the following three categories is required for completion of the minor. A minimum of 6 hours of 300 or 400-level coursework that is distinct from your major is required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Studies of the Professions Engaged in Landscape Inquiry | ||
| LA 101 | Introduction to Landscape Arch | 2 |
| Studies of the Professions Engaged in Landscape Inquiry | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Water and Society | ||
| Environmental Site Analysis | ||
| Behavioral Factors in Design | ||
| Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Study of Historical and Cultural Landscapes | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 hours from the following: | 9 | |
| S Asian Cultural Landscapes | ||
| Exploring African Cities | ||
| History of the Prison | ||
| Islamic Gardens & Architecture | ||
| Nature and American Culture | ||
| History of World Landscapes | ||
| History of Modern Landscape Architecture | ||
| Independent Study I | ||
| Amer Vernacular Cultural Land | ||
| Social/Cultural Design Issues | ||
Students are permitted to substitute one Landscape Architecture course from the 'Study of Historical and Cultural Landscapes' category for one of the courses in 'Study of the Professions Engaged in Landscape Inquiry' category upon the approval of the Academic Affairs Coordinator in the Department of Landscape Architecture.
Admission to the minor
University of Illinois students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and completion of the campus Composition I and Quantitative Reasoning I requirements are eligible for admission. Applicants from other institutions must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must declare their intentions and be admitted to the program by the Academic Affairs Coordinator in the Department of Landscape Architecture (ladept@illinois.edu).
Prerequisites
Students must comply with any prerequisite requirements of courses to be taken under this program.
Advising
Advising of students in the minor will be conducted by the Academic Affairs Coordinator in the Department of Landscape Architecture.
Certification of Successful Completion
Completion of the Minor in Landscape Studies will be certified by the student's home college office.