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Landscape Architecture Accreditation Information<\/h1>\n

LAAB Requirements<\/h2>\n

The professional program must provide a comprehensive disclosure about the professional program\u2019s status and performance as set forth in Standard 1.E within a single-click link from the professional program\u2019s website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A professional program shall accurately disclose the following information about each landscape architecture degree in its literature, in its promotional media, and on its website:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. the professional program\u2019s mission, objectives, and goals,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. accreditation status,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. estimated cost of attendance, including fellowship, assistantship, and scholarship opportunities and other financial support options to reduce the cost of attending,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. student retention and graduation rates,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. number of degrees granted per year,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. percentage of students with timely graduation,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. list of required and optional materials and equipment and provides an estimated cost as well as available shared resources or alternative access,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. supplemental and experiential learning opportunities associated costs and potentially available subsidies,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. i. post-graduation employment,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. number of licensed faculty, and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. in accordance with the Higher Education Act, disclose whether or not the program meets the educational requirements for licensure eligibility in each U.S. state<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What is Landscape Architecture?<\/h3>\n

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    Browse the ASLA website to learn more.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board Public Information Policy<\/span><\/h3>\n

    LAAB accredited programs are required to provide reliable information to the public. This information is intended to help potential students make informed application decisions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Mission<\/h3>\n

    The program\u2019s academic goals are specifically designed to support the attainment of the vision outlined in the mission statement and establish a framework within which the program can continue to develop and grow. First and foremost, we are focused on the development of highly prepared, well-rounded landscape architecture practitioners, in keeping with the highest ideals of contemporary practice. We strive to provide an honest, ethical and open environment within which faculty and students operate, multiplying opportunities for pushing the boundaries of the profession. Further, by engaging with the University, the community, the nation and the world, CSU stands to become a more vital partner in the future development of landscape architectural practice and research. Finally, by seeking excellence in our pursuits, the program positions itself on a constant trajectory of ever-higher standards of academic performance, which in turn attract the talented and dedicated faculty and students the program will rely on to achieve its mission.<\/p>\n

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