Master of Landscape Architecture

Ball State University

To be eligible for regular admission for a licensure, graduate certificate, or master's degree program, you must meet one of the criteria below - earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution. Earned at least 9 graduate credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Have a conferred master's or doctoral degree from an institution recognized by an USDE accrediting association.The Master of Landscape Architecture program is open to anyone who holds a bachelor's degree - no prior education in landscape architecture required.Our program allows students the opportunity to be considered for earned admission. This option is available to students whose GPA from their degree-granting institution is less than 2.75 but who have provided sufficient evidence of academic and/or professional achievement to indicate their potential for success in a graduate program. Additional application materials may be requested to be considered. Students admitted on a probationary status must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their first 9 semester credits of graduate work or be academically dismissed. MLA Track 1 - 3 years - Anyone with a bachelor's degree in any field of study or changing careers is encouraged to apply. MLA Track 2 - 2.5 years - Anyone with a bachelor's degree in an environmental planning or design field is encouraged to apply. MLA Track 3 - 1 years - Anyone with an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree is encouraged to apply.