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What is needed to be a Landscape Architect in Texas?

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A Bachelor Degree in the field would help, along with the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
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This is really easy to research on-line. I'd recommend you start with The Texas Chapter of the American Society Landscape Architects (they have a page for students! See https://www.texasasla.org/page/Student_Relations ) which overviews the licensing requirements (see https://www.texasasla.org/page/LARE). Good luck!

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Visit the website of the The Texas Chapter of the American Society Landscape Architects https://www.texasasla.org/page/Student_Relations
Research licensing requirements (start here https://www.texasasla.org/page/LARE)
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Hello Eduardo:

Landscape Architects typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture or a related field, such as architecture. There are two undergraduate landscape architect degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA).

All states require Landscape Architects to be licensed. Candidates for license must pass the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE), which is sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.

Candidates who are interested in taking the exam usually need a degree from an accredited school and experience working under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect, although standards vary by state. For candidates without a degree in landscape architecture, many states offer alternative paths—which usually require more work experience—to qualify to take the LARE.

In addition to the LARE, some states have their own registration exam to test for competency on state-specific issues, such as earthquakes in California or hurricanes in Florida. State-specific exams may focus on laws, environmental regulations, plants, soils, climate, and other characteristics unique to the state.

Licensed landscape architects also may obtain voluntary certification from the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, which might make it easier to get licensed in another state. I hope this was helpful to get you started on your research. Best of luck to you!

Sheila recommends the following next steps:

How to Become a Landscape Architect ◾ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/landscape-architects.htm#tab-4
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