The registration act and rules have a two-part qualification requirement. An applicant for registration has to meet both requirements in order to become registered.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

An applicant must verify possession of at least 7 years of education and/or work experience. While a college degree is not required, an applicant holding a bachelors degree in landscape architecture will be granted 4 years credit towards the 7 years experience requirement. A masters degree in landscape architecture will earn 1 additional year. No more than 5 years of experience credit may be granted for education.

Experience in the actual practice of landscape architecture must be verified by a minimum of 5 references, 3 of whom must be registered landscape architects who can indicate a knowledge of the applicant's professional expertise. Applicants must have employers or supervisors and personal references complete and submit the Experience Verification Form directly to the board office. Not less than 2 years of professional experience is required of all applicants.

EXAMINATION

The three (3) day LARE examination is administered by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. (CLARB). Please visit the CLARB website at www.clarb.org or call (703) 319-8380 to obtain any examination information, applications and reference materials.