(a) To be granted
licensure, an applicant must:
(i) Have a good
reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and competence in the
practice of landscape architecture, and
(ii) Hold a professional degree in landscape
architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by LAAB not later
than two (2) years after graduation, or hold a foreign degree in landscape
architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to
those established by LAAB as determined by the Board, and
(iii) Possess three (3) years of diversified
practical experience in Landscape Architecture as follows:
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Experience
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Percent Allowed
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Maximum Credit
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*Diversified practical experience in landscape
architecture under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape
architect.
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100%
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*Diversified experience directly related to landscape
architecture under the direct supervision of a civil engineer, architect or
credentialed planner.
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100%
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2 years
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*Teaching in an LAAB accredited program.
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50%
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1 year
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*Experience in landscape architecture directly
related to on site construction, maintenance or installation procedures.
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50%
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1 year
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*Non-diversified experience in landscape architecture
under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
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50%
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1 year
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*Applicants who have acquired six (6) years of
diversified experience in landscape architecture (after the satisfaction of the
education requirement) practicing as a principal.
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50%
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3 years
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Every applicant for licensure by examination must possess one
(1) year of diversified experience in landscape architecture (acquired after
the satisfaction of the education requirement) under the direct supervision of
a licensed landscape architect.
(A)
Evaluation Guidelines.
(I) Work experience
under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect will receive
credit as follows:
(a.) 100% if the work
experience is at least thirty-five (35) hours per week for at least two (2)
continuous months.
(b.) 50% if the
work experience is at least twenty (20) hours per week for at least four (4)
continuous months.
(B) Work experience in any alternative
category as described in Chapter 4, Section 1(a) (iii) will receive the credit
indicated only when the experience is at least thirty-five (35) hours per week
and at least two (2) continuous months in duration.
(C) No experience credit may be earned prior
to satisfaction of the education requirement.
(D) Experience received outside the United
States is limited to one (1) year maximum.
(E) No additional education or experience
credit will be awarded for obtaining more than one degree.
(iv) Successfully complete the LARE where the
examination administration and grading were conducted in accordance with
CLARB's standards in effect at the time; and
(v) Submit all required documentation within
one (1) year of the date the application was received by the Board, otherwise
the application will be closed without further notice.
(b) In evaluating records, the Board may
require substantiation of the quality and character of the applicant's
experience, notwithstanding the fact that the applicant has complied with the
technical licensure requirements set forth above.
(c) Should a licensee who has allowed their
license to expire make application for relicensure within three (3) years of
the license expiration date, the Board may waive any provision of Chapter 4,
Section 1(a).
