Students of Landscape Architecture become familiar with
the art of design, plannning or management and the arrangement
of natural and man-made elements on the land through application
of cultural and scientific knowledge. Both resource conservation
and the requirements of the built environment are studied.
Examples of Career Opportunities Available
to Examples of Career Opportunities Available to Landscape
Architecture Majors
| Site
Planner |
Urban
Designer |
Landscape
Designer |
| Landscape
Architect |
Park
and Recreational Planner |
Environmental
Planner |
| Regional
Landscape Planner |
Professor |
Conservationalist |
Skills and Abilities Associated with this Area of Study
| Able
to prepare/write reports |
Ability
to gather information/conduct research |
| Attention
to detail |
Good
spatial visualization |
| Creativity
and a sense of imagination |
Good
aesthetic judgement |
| Proficient
in drawing and drafting |
Self
directed |
| Ability
to coordinate work with others |
Good
communication/presentation skills |
Sources of Additional Information in the Information in
the Career Resource Center Library
| Careers
In Architecture |
Opportunities
In Architectural Careers |
| Opportunities
In Commercial Art & Graphic |
Architect?
A Candid Guide to Profession |
| Opportunities
in Interior Design and … |
Opportunities
in Building Construction Careers |
| Opportunities
in Fire Protection Services |
Opportunities
in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and
Arboreta |
Professional Organizations Involved in this Career Field
Am
Soc of Landscape Arch.
4401 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20008
www.asla.org |
National
Landscape Assoc
1250 Eye Street NW, #500
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 789-2900 |
Associated
Landscape
Contractors of America
150 Elden Street, Suite 270
Herndon, VA 20170
www.alca.org
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Contacts on Campus for More Information About
These Opportunities
Career
Resource Center
1st Floor, Reitz Union
(352) 392-1601
8:00 am- 5:00 pm M-F
www.crc.ufl.edu
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Department
of Architecture
231 Architecture Building
Phone: (352) 392-0205
Fax: (352) 392-4606
www.arch.ufl.edu
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Dept
of Landscape Arch. 334 Architecture Building Phone:
(352) 392-6098 Fax: (352) 392-7266 www.arch.ufl.edu/landscape
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