Minor in Landscape Architecture
Program Information
The Minor in Landscape Architecture will offer students a grounding in the fundamental skills and concepts of landscape architecture as a social and technical practice. This minor will give you a specialized perspective whether you are pursuing a career in architecture, design, or any other field that engages with people in the built environment. The minor is available to students in the BS Arch program and is designed to fit seamlessly into the Architectural Studies track. It consists of the following four classes:
Either LDAR 4421 - History of Landscape Architecture or LDAR 3601 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
LDAR 4430 – Site, Society, and Environment
LDAR 4472 – Ecology for Landscape Architects
LDAR 4432 – Landform Manipulation
If you are interested in pursuing this minor, please get in touch with your advisor. We look forward to having you in our program!
How to Declare a Minor
Contact your academic advisor to discuss registration for the Landscape Architecture minor.
For more information about the minor, contact Senior Undergrad Academic Advisors, Krista Busch or Manuel Garza.
Students declaring a minor must complete the online application form found here under the CAP section:
https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/cap_undergraduate_program_change_request_form
Failure to submit an official declaration of the minor application form may result in the inability for CAP to award the certificate upon students’ completion.
Landscape Contacts
Jody Beck PhD
Associate Professor and Chair of the Landscape Architecture Department
Email:jody.beck@ucdenver.edu
Tuition & Fees
Recommended Course Sequence
BS ARCH Studies Track with Landscape Arch Minor
| Year 1: Fall Semester | Credit Hours 16 |
| ARCH 1110 Intro to Architecture | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1110 College Algebra or MATH 1130 Precalculus | 4 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
| Year 1: Spring Semester | Credit Hours 15-16 |
| ARCH 1711 Visualization I | 3 |
| ARCH 2230 Architectural History I | 3 |
| ENGL 2030 Composition II | 4 |
| MATH 1120 College Trigonometry or Bio/Phys. Sci. | 3-4 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
| Year 2: Fall Semester | Credit Hours 14 |
| ARCH 2111 Design Studio I | 3 |
| ARCH 3230 Architectural History II | 3 |
| PHYS 2010 & 2321 College Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Year 2: Spring Semester | Credit Hours 15 |
| ARCH 1721 Visualization II | 3 |
| ARCH 2121 Design Studio II* | 6 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
* Required check-in with CAP advisor prior to registration
| Year 3: Fall Semester | Credit Hours 15 |
| ARCH 3111 Design Studio III | 6 |
| ARCH 3130 Construction Practices: Mat. & Struct. Systems | 3 |
| LDAR 4421 or 3601 History of Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
| Year 3: Spring Semester | Credit Hours 15 |
| ARCH 3121 Design Studio IV | 6 |
| ARCH 3430 Construction Practices: Building Envelope | 3 |
| LDAR 4430 Site Society and Environment | 3 |
| CU Denver Core | 3 |
| Year 4: Fall Semester | Credit Hours 15 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 |
| LDAR 4472 - Ecology for Landscape Architects | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Year 4: Spring Semester | Credit Hours 15 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 |
| ARCH Elective | 3 |
| LDAR 4432 - Landform Manipulation | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Program Requirements
Students must earn at least a C- grade in all required courses for the minor. Required courses must be repeated if the student earns less than a C- grade. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in the courses for the minor.