Home  -  Career Home  -  Getting Strategic
   
   
The Landscape Architect

 

Landscape Architect's Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  Relevant high school classes - Botany, biology, art, speech.
  College - Four-year degree in landscape architecture, master's degree in business administration
  High School - Life guard, lawn care and landscaping, farm work
  College - Meat packing plant
  High School - Outdoor sports
  College - Belonged to the student chapter of the Association of Landscape Architects.

 

Recommended Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  High School - Refer to the chart below
  College - Four-year bachelor's degree from a college accredited by the National Association of Landscape Architects.
  High School - Job shadow a landscape architect. Get a summer job at a garden center.
  College - Enter an internship with a government agency or a private company.
  High School - Sports, Junior Achievement, speech.
  College - Student chapter of Association of Landscape Architects.
 Education - High School
SUBJECT GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Math Algebra Geometry or Applied Math Algebra Probability & Statistics
English English English English
Applied Communications		 English
Applied Communications
Science Principles of Technology
Physical Science		 Biology
Applied Biology/Chemistry 		Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course
Social Studies/Humanities As required As required As required As required
Physical Education/Health As required As required As required As required
Technical Classes See specific technology program area curriculum e.g. carpenter, plumber, auto mechanic, drafting, electronics technician etc.
Recommended: entrepreneurship, cooperative education		 See specific technology program area curriculum e.g. carpenter, plumber, auto mechanic, drafting, electronics technician etc.
Recommended: entrepreneurship, cooperative education		 See specific technology program area curriculum e.g. carpenter, plumber, auto mechanic, drafting, electronics technician etc.
Recommended: entrepreneurship, cooperative education		 See specific technology program area curriculum e.g. carpenter, plumber, auto mechanic, drafting, electronics technician etc.
Recommended: entrepreneurship, cooperative education
Source: Choices CT, 2001 Bridges.com, Inc.

 

You've seen how Bob reached his career goals by planning his activities, education and work experiences early in middle and high school. You know what experts in the field recommend in terms of activities, education and work experiences if you plan to pursue this profession.
Your Path
Now it's your turn to begin planning for your future. Start today by taking these steps:
Choose a button below.
Dreaming plays an important role in your career plans. What do you imagine the future looks like for you?
What do you like to do? What do you dislike doing? What kind of personality do you have?
What are you good at? What have you accomplished that you are proud of?
What colleges offer programs in your area of interest? What type of college is best for you? How will you pay for your education?
You've seen how the STC Landscape Architect reached his goal; you know what is recommended. You've dreamed about your career; you've identified your talents and interests; you've explored college options. Now it's time to design your plan to achieve your career goals

 

Contact Us: lashell@iptv.org
Copyright 2008, Iowa Public Television
The School to Careers project is supported by funds from a USDE Star Schools grant.
Enhanced Careers made possible through a generous grant provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

The views presented on this site do not necessarily reflect those of Iowa Public Television; nor does IPTV endorse the businesses represented. Our mission is to make students aware of a variety of careers with as much objective information as possible.