1CertifiCate Program in

Landscape ArchitectureWhere Creativity and Outdoor Environments Merge

The certificate provided me with professional-level qualification for licensure.

Julia Reitan

extension.berkeley.edu

2Gain the skills to improve the environment around you. Many of the outdoor spaces you enjoy every day are products of the vision and talent of landscape architects. Learn the art and science of this profession with UC Berkeley Extensions Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture. The curriculum prepares you for success in this growing field and for continued education and professional advancementno prior background is required. You may also enroll in courses for personal enjoyment.

Through a wide array of courses, you express your creativity while learning the practical applications and tools of landscape design. Evening and weekend coursestaught by industry professionalsenable you to keep working while you study. In addition to developing aesthetic sensitivity and environmental awareness, you gain a thorough knowledge of historical precedent, establish a definable and defensible design methodology, and learn the skills needed to enter the profession. You learn alongside a diverse group of students who are committed to making positive, responsible changes to the environment.

Upon completing the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture, you understand the design process necessary to work on community parks, residential gardens, campuses, commercial plazas, streetscapes, and historic and cultural landmarks. With a comprehensive portfolio of work, you are prepared to pursue a career in landscape architecture and to respond to changes in the industry.

Julia Reitan combines more than 20 years of work experience at the Sierra Club with her love of gardening and graphic design to excel in the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture. The curriculum focus on landscape design that is environmentally sustainable allows Reitan to continue working for a better environment.

When I discovered that the Extension building was located three blocks from the Sierra Club offices in downtown San Francisco, it seemed like fate, Reitan says. The certificate was meant for me! It provided professional-level qualification for licensure. The classes were in the evenings and on weekends, so I could do it without leaving my full-time job. It was ideal.

Caltrain 22nd St. Station (San Francisco) Laughing Squid Station site plan and concept montages by student Kevin Utschig in the Neighborhood Design Studio course

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4CertifiCate Program in

Landscape Architecture

Metamorphosis, a design to revitalize the Caltrain 22nd St. Station (San Francisco) with a focus on urban ecology and sustainability by student Leonie Meima in the Neighborhood Design Studio course

19 Required Courses, 5 Semester Units of Electives 63 Semester Units, 1,113 Hours of Instruction

required Courses: foundationintroduction to Landscape architecture LD ARCH X457

Principles and elements of Design LD ARCH X463

Spring Plants and applications LD ARCH X444 or Summer Plants and applications LD ARCH X445

autumn Plants and applications LD ARCH X446

History of Landscape architecture LD ARCH X473

autoCaD for Landscape architecture: Level i LD ARCH X428

Landscape graphics i LD ARCH X458

Digital Landscape graphics LD ARCH X465

introductory Landscape Design Studio LD ARCH X466

5required Courses: advancedPlanting Design LD ARCH X401Social factors in environmental Design LD ARCH X402Construction technology i LD ARCH X404Construction technology ii LD ARCH X405green roof Systems LD ARCH X470neighborhood Design Studio LD ARCH X468Site Design Studio LD ARCH X464Professional Practice in Landscape architecture LD ARCH X427environmental analysis and Design Studio LD ARCH X474Site Planning Practicum Studio LD ARCH X467

electivesOffered throughout the year, varied electives allow you to personalize the curriculum to suit your needs and interests. Choose from subjects such as cultural and historical preservation, portfolio development, landscape ecology, photography and digital visualization. You may also complete an internship to gain first-hand knowledge of landscape projects and office practices.

Visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/land.html to see all electives.

Atherton Mediterranean garden design concept by student Fran Fuller in the Planting Design course

Site plan for Dumbarton Oaks (Washington, D.C.) by student January Ruck in the Digital Landscape Graphics course

6State of Californiaapproved CurriculumThe Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture is certified in a formal process by the State of Californias Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC), which ensures its rigor, professionalism and adherence to state requirements. The curriculum also helps you qualify to sit for the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE). Courses and instructors are reviewed regularly by UC Berkeley Extension to ensure that they meet UC Berkeleys high academic standards.

I have consistently been impressed by the quality of the students. Having professionals from a wide diversity of backgrounds makes for very in-depth and relevant discussions in class.

Patricia Algara, Social Factors in Environmental Design instructor, co-founder and principal of BASE Landscape Architecture

I really enjoy our plant materials field trips with the students. They are keenly interested in this subject, and the conversation is lively.

Quin Ellis, Spring Plants and Applications and Autumn Plants and Applications instructor

The students are resourceful and astute and come from a wide range of backgrounds. It is a pleasure and a privilege to spend time in class with them.

Jennifer de Graaf, Site Design Studio instructor, landscape architect at PGA Design

Learn from industry ProfessionalsUC Berkeley Extension instructors are working professionals representing some of the most innovative landscape architecture firms and well-respected public agencies in the region. The instructors are dedicated to not only inspiring students with their enthusiasm and creativity but also sharing their professional experiences with their students.

Section elevation for a Prague, Czech Republic, transit proposal created by student David Sherman in the Digital Landscape Graphics course

7Prerequisites for admissionThe majority of foundation courses and electives in the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture are open to all. However, most courses have prerequisites. In particular, studio courses need to be taken in the proper sequence with the required prerequisites. Please read prerequisites for each course carefully.

Curriculum requirementsThe curriculum comprises 19 required courses and 5 semester units of electives for a total of 63 semester units (1,113 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

All coursework must be completed within five years of registering for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion.

You may start the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture at any time. Enroll in courses and register at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/land.html.

Completion requirementsYou must take all required courses for a letter grade, and you must earn a C or better in all courses; courses taken on a noncredit basis cannot be applied toward the certificate. A Certificate With Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the certificate with a 3.85 or higher grade point average. Most part-time students take one to three courses per term and complete the curriculum in four to five years.

Section of a residential garden created by student Teresa Win in the Digital Landscape Graphics course

Freehand drawing composition of outdoor elements by student DeAnn Cobb in the Landscape Graphics course

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How to register for this Professional CertificatePrior to taking any Advanced course in the curriculum, you should register for the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture at extension.berkeley .edu/cert/register.html. Click on the More Information button next to the certificate title to begin the registration process. Complete your student account profile if you are a new student, and pay the nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture.

Value of a UC Berkeley extension Professional CertificateAs the continuing education arm of the University of California, Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected provider of adult and professional education. A UC Berkeley Extension professional certificate is approved by a UC Berkeley academic advisory board and widely recognized as proof of the successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.

Learn moreFor additional information about the Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture, visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/land.html, call (510) 643-4955 or email extension-landarch@berkeley.edu.

Schematic plans for UC Santa Cruz Infill Apartments by student Berry DeWaele in the Digital Landscape Graphics course