Bachelor of Landscape Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

Study Landscape Studies at West Virginia University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Landscape Studies

The undergraduate minor in landscape studies is offered to any student enrolled at West Virginia University who is interested in gaining a broad understanding of the body of knowledge and the skills involved with landscape architecture. The main focus of the minor is to provide students with a comprehensive landscape architecture theoretical background, including both cultural and historical issues related to the discipline, and planning and design issues at an urban and a regional scale. Students can select among a variety of courses depending on their own interest.

Completion of a minor in landscape studies will require a grade of C or better in all courses. Students completing the minor are required to take:

A grade of C or higher must be earned in all minor courses
LARC 105	Introduction to Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design and Planning	3
LARC 212	History of Landscape Architecture	3
Select three of the following:	9
LARC 444	Western European Gardens, Landscapes and Architecture: Field Study
LARC 448	Design Analysis
LARC 452	Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture
LARC 465	Regional Design
LARC 466	Introduction to Urban Design Issues
LARC 570	Meanings of Place
RESM 440 & 440L	Foundations of Applied Geographic Information Systems and Foundations of Applied Geographic Information Systems Laboratory
ENCP 460	Sustainable Cities: Best Practices
Total Hours	15

*: By completing LARC 444 as an elective, the total hours for the minor will be 18 credits.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Landscape Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Landscape Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Landscape Studies at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Landscape Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown