These are the education, experience and examination requirements for initial licensure. If you are licensed in another jurisdiction and meet these requirements, you will likely qualify for reciprocal licensure.
| Education | Experience | |
|---|---|---|
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Find your degree below to determine the years of experience needed to apply for licensure. |
Total Total years of applicable experience required to apply for initial license.4 |
Landscape architect supervision Percentage of total experience specifically required under a licensed landscape architect. |
| Accredited1 Bachelor’s or master’s2 degree in landscape architecture | 4 years | 100% |
| Non-accredited Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture | N/A | N/A |
| Two-year certificate in landscape architecture | N/A | N/A |
| Accredited3 Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering | N/A | N/A |
| Other bachelor’s degree | N/A | N/A |
| High school diploma | N/A | N/A |
| Other education not represented above | Varies; please contact CLARB for guidance. | |
1 Accredited by LAAB, LAAC or international equivalent. Please contact CLARB if you earned your degree outside of the US or Canada.
2 Experience requirement may be different for accredited Master of Landscape Architecture. Please contact CLARB for specifics.
3 Accredited by ABET, CACB, NAAB or international equivalent. Please contact CLARB if you earned your degree outside of the U.S. or Canada.
4 Applicable experience is defined as experience in the regulated scope of landscape architectural practice gained under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect or a licensed professional in a related field. Learn more.
All applicants must pass all 4 sections of the L.A.R.E
Applicants with an LAAB- or LAAC-accredited degree may register for and take the L.A.R.E. anytime.
All applicants are required to apply for licensure in Kansas using the CLARB Record.
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After you become a licensed landscape architect, you must complete specific requirements to maintain your license.
To maintain your license, you must complete continuing education.
30
total hours are required per renewal cycle.
30
of those hours must be HSW.1
Easily track CE using your CLARB Record.
LA CES courses are populated automatically for your convenience.
1 Health, Safety and Welfare: Any topic related to the regulated scope of landscape architecture practice as determined by the Job Task Analysis or conforming to the health, safety and welfare classification by the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES).
Your Kansas license expires every 2 years.
Renew through the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
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This resource is provided by CLARB for informational purposes only. Details may change at any time, so we recommend confirming specific requirements with your jurisdiction.