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“I became really interested in ecology, and how we

design our urban places to be equitable and sustainable.”

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ewhat the bac hasto offer• The BAC is a fully accredited nonprofit

college with more than 125 years ofexperience educating design professionals.

• Professional, practical experience is built intoour curriculum alongside traditional classroomlearning, making our students exceptionallycompetitive in the marketplace.

• 86% of BAC graduates are already employedin the design field on the day they graduate.

• 91% of our degree program classes havefewer than 20 students.

• Our faculty of more than 300 experienced, practicing professionals and our deep ties to Boston’sdesign community provide students with the connections to succeed in their fields.

• Students conclude their studies with a practical thesis project, and their work is put on exhibitionin our Newbury Street building upon graduation.

• Our urban campus in the heart of downtown Boston is surrounded by inspiring architecture, museums, performance venues, and colleges and universities.

• With one in three Bostonians between the ages of 20 and 34, Boston is one of the youngest andmost innovative cities in the country.

semester 1

semester 3

semester 5

semester 2

semester 4

semester 6

Landscape architectureCity planning

Ecological designUrban greenway designer

Natural resource conservationWildlife habitat preservation

portfolio review

apply to the bac

portfolio review

graduation

Start Working in Your Field. Our curriculum

emphasizes applied learning,

where students earn part

of their degree by working

in their field. This allows our

students to learn from the

inside how design happens in

the real world and to have a

professional impact while they

are still in school.

practice

sequence

possible careers

Explore Basic DesignPrinciples and Theories

segment i

Strengthen Knowledge with Hands-On Technical Skills

Apply Your Knowledge and Skills in Your Thesis

segment ii

segment iii

Professionally accred-

ited program prepares

students for licensure.

CityLab. A 4-day

intensive to explore

Boston.

86% of BAC grad-

uates are already

employed in the

design field on the

day they graduate.

Students are encour-

aged to learn about

environmental issues

and principles of

sustainable design.

Scholarships are

available to qualified

students.

Our policy of open

admission makes an

exceptional education

a possibility for all

students.

Contact admissions at 617.585.0123 or visit us online at the-bac.edu/inquire learn how you can start your education at the bac »

master oflandscape architectureThe Master of Landscape Architecture is a 3-year

professional degree accredited by the Landscape

Architectural Accreditation Board that prepares

students to become licensed landscape architects.

Our innovative approach to education integrates

ongoing, real-world design practice with traditional

classroom learning. Through hands-on studios that

encourage individual thinking and exploration,

students learn to find meaningful design solutions

to 21st-century challenges. Courses combine social

topics like history, policy, diversity, and public art

with technical principles including urban ecology,

site planning, hydrology, planting design, structural

and construction methods, and digital media.

The Highlights

• The federal bureau of labor statistics anticipates a20% growth in the landscape architecture market in thenext 5 years.

• Instructors are professionals in the field and bring currentperspectives on landscape design into the classroom.

• Students begin their degree with a Foundation year, learning the fundamentals of design in multidisciplinarystudios with students from across the BAC’s four schools.

• Students demonstrate mastery of the curriculum throughscholarly research and a comprehensive, practical thesisproject of personal significance and professional relevance.

• The BAC offers opportunities to learn through travelstudios, guest lecturers, collaborative projects, andprofessional student groups.

the path to your degree »

semester 1

semester 3

semester 5

semester 2

semester 4

semester 6

Landscape architectureCity planning

Ecological designUrban greenway designer

Natural resource conservationWildlife habitat preservation

portfolio review

apply to the bac

portfolio review

graduation

Start Working in Your Field. Our curriculum

emphasizes applied learning,

where students earn part

of their degree by working

in their field. This allows our

students to learn from the

inside how design happens in

the real world and to have a

professional impact while they

are still in school.

practice

sequence

possible careers

Explore Basic DesignPrinciples and Theories

segment i

Strengthen Knowledge with Hands-On Technical Skills

Apply Your Knowledge and Skills in Your Thesis

segment ii

segment iii

Professionally accred-

ited program prepares

students for licensure.

CityLab. A 4-day

intensive to explore

Boston.

86% of BAC grad-

uates are already

employed in the

design field on the

day they graduate.

Students are encour-

aged to learn about

environmental issues

and principles of

sustainable design.

Scholarships are

available to qualified

students.

Our policy of open

admission makes an

exceptional education

a possibility for all

students.

Contact admissions at 617.585.0123 or visit us online at the-bac.edu/inquire learn how you can start your education at the bac »

master oflandscape architectureThe Master of Landscape Architecture is a 3-year

professional degree accredited by the Landscape

Architectural Accreditation Board that prepares

students to become licensed landscape architects.

Our innovative approach to education integrates

ongoing, real-world design practice with traditional

classroom learning.Through hands-on studios that

encourage individual thinking and exploration,

students learn to find meaningful design solutions

to 21st-century challenges. Courses combine social

topics like history, policy, diversity, and public art

with technical principles including urban ecology,

site planning, hydrology, planting design, structural

and construction methods, and digital media.

The Highlights

• The federal bureau of labor statistics anticipates a20% growth in the landscape architecture market in the next 5 years.

• Instructors are professionals in the field and bring current perspectives on landscape design into the classroom.

• Students begin their degree with a Foundation year, learning the fundamentals of design in multidisciplinary studios with students from across the BAC’s four schools.

• Students demonstrate mastery of the curriculum through scholarly research and a comprehensive, practical thesis project of personal significance and professional relevance.

• The BAC offers opportunities to learn through travel studios, guest lecturers, collaborative projects, and professional student groups.

the path to your degree »

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Contact admissions at 617.585.0123 or visit us online at the-bac.edu/inquire

master oflandscape architecture

“I became really interested in ecology, and how we

design our urban places to be equitable and sustainable.”

—Tom Klein, Master of Landscape Architecture student lan

dsc

ap

e a

rc

hit

ect

ur

e

what the bac hasto offer• The BAC is a fully accredited nonprofit

college with more than 125 years of experience educating design professionals.

• Professional, practical experience is built intoour curriculum alongside traditional classroomlearning, making our students exceptionallycompetitive in the marketplace.

• 86% of BAC graduates are already employedin the design field on the day they graduate.

• 91% of our degree program classes havefewer than 20 students.

• Our faculty of more than 300 experienced, practicing professionals and our deep ties to Boston’sdesign community provide students with the connections to succeed in their fields.

• Students conclude their studies with a practical thesis project, and their work is put on exhibitionin our Newbury Street building upon graduation.

• Our urban campus in the heart of downtown Boston is surrounded by inspiring architecture, museums, performance venues, and colleges and universities.

• With one in three Bostonians between the ages of 20 and 34, Boston is one of the youngest andmost innovative cities in the country.