Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Qualify For a Landscape Architect License in Georgia


Landscape Architect License Requirements in Georgia
Did you know that Atlanta, Georgia is the landscape architecture capital of the Southeast? Over 800 landscape architects are licensed in Georgia. Atlanta hosts many large design firms and multidisciplinary engineering firms. Learn how to get a landscape architect license in the state of Georgia and partake in the action.
How To Qualify For a Landscape Architect License in Georgia
Georgia Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Image by FLC.
You only need to establish a few prerequisites to the state license board to qualify to sit for the LARE. 
  • First, you need a degree in landscape architecture. You can qualify with either a masters degree or a bachelors degree. 
  • Second, you need to get 18 months of full-time work experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. The state of Georgia is really insistent about the amount of experience you have. If you only work part time, the state requires 36 months of work experience. You will verify your quantity of work experience when you apply to take the exam.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these easy steps to get a landscape architect license in Georgia.
  1. Graduate with a bachelors or masters degree in landscape architecture. You will need official transcripts from your university for your application.
  2. Work under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect for 18 months (full-time) or 36 months part-time.
  3. Apply to take the LARE exam with the state of Georgia. Send official college transcripts and experience verification forms in with you application. Wait for approval from the state board before you sign up to take the LARE.
  4. Create a CLARB council record. Register for the LARE through the CLARB website. CLARB administers all parts of the LARE for the state of Georgia. The multiple-choice sections are computer-based and are offered at test centers in Atlanta, Macon, and Tifton. The graphic sections are only offered at the Macon test site.
  5. Prepare for the LARE exam. Read the books recommended by CLARB, use a study guide, at test your readiness with a practice exam. Attend a practice workshop and get individualized feedback from experienced mentors.
  6. Take the LARE and pass all sections. The multiple choice sections are offered in spring and fall and the graphic sections are scheduled for December and June.
  7. Pass the Georgia state section of the LARE. You can take the Georgia section of the exam at the same places as the other multiple-choice sections of the LARE.
  8. Send your CLARB council record to the Georgia licensure board when you complete all sections of the LARE.
  9. Wait for Georgia to acknowledge your council record. The state board will send you further instructions by mail.
  10. Receive your landscape architecture license and celebrate.
Final Thoughts
Follow the steps above to become a licensed landscape architect in Georgia. Preparation for the LARE is extremely important. Most candidates do not pass every section the first time. You may want to consider attending a LARE review session or LARE exam preparation workshop to help improve your chance of passing each section on the first try. Prepare for success and enjoy the rewards.



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Disclaimer: The information posted here is for your convenience only and was believed to be up-to-date at the time of writing.  Please check with state licensure boards and CLARB for the latest information.  If you find something on this post is out-of-date or inaccurate, please send me a note. Thanks and good luck with your career in landscape architecture.
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