LARE Exam Preparation and Study-Guide: Texas Landscape Architect License Requirements

Get Licensed to Practice Landscape Architecture in Texas

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Texas is the second largest state in the United States and is rapidly growing. As a result, there is a lot of opportunity for landscape architects to prosper in the Lone Star state. Getting a landscape architecture license in Texas is pretty straight forward and easy to do. First, find out if you qualify to take the LARE exam in Texas.

Basic Requirements

There are only a few basic requirements that you must meet before you can take the LARE in Texas.

First, you must have graduated from an accredited landscape architecture college program.
Second, you need two years of internship experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. However, Texas does have a provision that allows landscape architects in training to start taking the LARE with only six months of experience.

Step-By-Step Instructions To Get a Landscape Architect License in Texas

1. Graduate with a degree in landscape architecture from a college. Either a masters degree or a bachelors degree is acceptable in the state of Texas.

2. Get a internship position working for a licensed landscape architect. You need a total of two years experience before you can be a fully licensed landscape architect in Texas. However, you can start taking the exam with only six months of experience.

3. Start you license application with TBAE. This costs $100. The easiest way to apply is to use the on-line application. Otherwise, you can download a PDF form and mail in your application.

4. After you have started an application with TBAE, set up an account with CLARB. Texas requires all landscape architect candidates to register for the LARE exam sections with CLARB.

5. Prepare for the LARE. There are LARE review workshops ocassionally offered in Texas. Read the suggested study guide books recommended by CLARB and take some practice exams to get a good feeling for the LARE and your level of preparation. You may want to attend a LARE workshop or review session. Work on the areas that you feel weakest in or have not had much professional practice experience. Go into the LARE prepared and confident.

6. Take and pass all sections of the LARE. Send your CLARB record to TBAE when you have successfully passed all sections of the LARE and have completed two years of experience.

7. TBAE will contact you with further information once they receive your CLARB record.

8. Receive your landscape architect license and celebrate! Congratulations and welcome to the ranks of professional landscape architects.

Final Thoughts

The LARE is a challenging exam and many landscape architect candidates do not pass on the first try. Prepare for for the LARE and know your stuff. If you prepare for the exam, you will walk in confident on test day and do well. Good luck!

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