Landscape Architecture

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning at UMass Amherst provides Sustainable Solutions to Complex Problems. We educate outstanding students, serve diverse communities, and undertake influential scholarship. We seek to exemplify a new generation of professionals and educators who work collaboratively across disciplines and cultures.  This provides leadership to find regenerative, equitable and beautiful designs, spatial and social practices.

Work in the SBS Pathways Center next year!

We’re hiring, and we’re looking for SBS majors like you to join our team for the fall and spring. These jobs are posted in Handshake. Click the links below for more information about the positions. Come join our SBS Pathways …

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Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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New Salary Tool for UMass SBS Students: Labor Market Insights

The SBS Pathways Center is excited to share our newest resource for students with the introduction of our Labor Market Insights module.  In our virtual career center this tool will allow you to both explore and prepare for a potential …

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It’s the SBS Career Cafe! Your One Stop Shop for career preparation.

Wednesday March 4th, 1-3:30pm at the Pathways Center and Thompson Hall Lobby

Join us at the SBS Career Café ☕ — an interactive experience designed to help you take your next career step!

Explore four zones focused on your growth:

✨ Bonus: The …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Explore Outcomes

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students. The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2025 was 71%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students. The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2025 was 71%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

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First Destination

SBS graduates pursue a range of plans after graduation, including employment, continuing education, and volunteering/service, among others.  This graph depicts what recent SBS graduates tell us they are doing within six months after graduation.

Featured Alumni

Luviana Mclean’23, Landscape Architecture

Alumni
  • New Haven, CT
  • Landscape Designer Stantec
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Samantha Bowman’20 Landscape Architecture

Alumni
  • Austin, Texas
  • Landscape Designer Pharis Design
Meet Samantha

John Bronenkant’18, Landscape Architecture

Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Landscape Architect II CDM Smith
Meet John

Rachel Guilfoil’18, Landscape Architecture, with a minor in Natural Resource Conservation

Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Open Space and Recreation Consultant City of Boston Community Preservation Act Office
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Featured Resources

Land Arch: Study Abroad

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Skill-Building With Linkedin Learning Classes

See below for skill-building classes – visit LinkedIn Learning for more.

Learning Infographic Design

Taught by Amy Balliett
To create a truly successful infographic, you must understand the power of visual communication. Properly executed visuals can connect with…

InDesign 2021 Essential Training

Taught by David Blatner
InDesign is an essential tool for design firms, ad agencies, magazines, newspapers, book publishers, and freelance designers around the world.…

User Experience (UX) for Non-Designers

Taught by Tom Green
User experience (UX) design is more than just pushing pixels and adding interactivity. It’s a people-centric practice that involves many…

ArcGIS Pro Essential Training (2019)

Taught by Gordon Luckett
ArcGIS Pro is a popular geographic information system (GIS) that combines the power of 2D and 3D mapping with cloud-based…

Learning Canva

Taught by Marley Jaxx
Canva is an easy way—without any graphic design experience—to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, newsletters, business cards, brochures,…

Introduction to Graphic Design

Taught by Tony Harmer
Graphic design is a complex art. To become a graphic designer, you need to master many different skills and tools.…

Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization (2016)

Taught by Turi McKinley
Design thinking is a user-centered way of solving problems. It involves extensive collaboration, using strategies such as mapping customer journeys,…
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Relevant Courses

SBS Pathways Careers Courses

SBS Pathways Careers Courses SOC BEHAV 250: College to CareersSOC BEHAV 490C: Pathways to Career Success SOC BEHAV 490C: Pathways…
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Research Opportunities

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