This program combines elements of the MCP and MLA degrees. Students without a landscape architecture background enroll in the three-year MLA First Professional Degree, while those with a bachelor's in landscape architecture enter the two-year Post-Professional Degree. The dual degree allows completion in less time than pursuing each separately.
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To see course requirements and learn more about coursework for this degree, consult the LACP section of the Graduate School Academic Catalog.
Admissions
Application Requirements
Fee
A non-refundable $80 fee is required for each program application. Payment of your application fee must be made on-line in order for your application to be submitted. Your application will not be processed until you pay your application fee and it is authorized.
Transcripts
Applicants must request transcripts be forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office from each institution where undergraduate or prior graduate work was undertaken. Sealed envelopes of transcripts that meet the requirements below must be submitted; copies will not suffice. Transcripts of course work and degrees from the University of Maryland need not be submitted.
Transcripts must bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the granting institution and should include the years of attendance, courses taken, grades received, class standing and any degree, certificate, or diploma received. If you anticipate a serious delay in official transcripts arriving, you may submit unofficial copies to the School (see submission addresses below) for review purposes only. Official admission (and registration for classes) cannot occur until all official transcripts have been received by the Graduate Admissions Office.
Letters of Recommendation
Three recommendations are required from professors or others who can assess the quality of the applicant’s potential to succeed in the graduate program they have selected.
The online application provides an electronic recommendation form, which in most cases facilitates submission and receipt. Applicants can also download the Recommendation Letter Forms and add the applicant’s full name, so that the Graduate School can attach the recommendation letter upon receipt. All recommendations must be submitted directly to the Graduate School by the person providing the recommendation (online or in a sealed envelope)
Statement of Goals, Experiences and Research Interests
(1000-2000 words)
All programs require applicants to prepare a statement of their goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study. This should be submitted using the ASF online.
Resume
All programs require applicants to provide an up-to-date resume via the online application.
Deadline
The deadline for Fall 2026 applications is January 7, 2026 (domestic and international applicants).
Apply
Apply through the graduate application website. Use application code LACP.