Landscape Design

The Landscape Design Graduate Certificate or Master's Degree Program is ideally suited for landscape professionals seeking to upgrade skills, individuals who want to become professional landscape designers, amateurs with an interest in the art of garden design, institutional horticultural staff, nursery employees, and garden design writers. The program provides a background in horticulture, nursery and planting standards, and the creative process of design. Courses are geared to small-scale landscape design applications with emphasis on sound design principles, good site engineering methods, and creative use of plant materials.

By choosing the Master's degree program, students also learn a fundamental understanding of best practices in landscape conservation and sustainability, adapted to the small scale landscape, at the neighborhood level. These highly successful programs have a strong reputation in the regional industry. Area landscape design firms, plant nurseries, and contractors frequently seek out graduates of this program, and graduates often go on to pursue advanced degrees in landscape architecture.

*Elective credits are taken in addition to those required for the degree. Special Topics courses address new developments in the field (e.g., Vectorworks I and II).

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and the completion of PSLD 6100 or equivalent with a grade of B or higher.

The introductory course, PSLD 6100, is offered three times per year and is normally taken in non-degree status.  You must complete the Non-Degree Application athttp://www.gwu.edu/take-class. A non-refundable application fee of $25 payable by credit card (MasterCard/Visa) is due at the time of online application.  No supporting documents are required.  You will be notified about your admission via email within two business days. As soon as you receive confirmation of your eligibility to register as a non-degree student, use the GWID provided in the e-mail to create your GW NetID and GW e-mail account.   The NetID is required to access GW systems, and the GW e-mail will be the address to which GW sends all official communications, including your e-bill. You must use the GW ID number to register for classes.  While you are taking this course you are encouraged to get your official application together.  Detailed instructions appear below. 

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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