Connecticut Landscape Architect License Requirements
How To Become a Registered Landscape Architect In Connecticut
For many aspiring landscape architects, becoming a licensed landscape architect is a sought-after right of passage. Follow these guidelines to help move you toward the hallowed goal of registration.
Basic Requirements
Education
What if your degree in landscape architecture is not from a LAAB-accredited program? It is possible to qualify for licensure if you have a non-accredited degree. You must convince the state board that your degree covered the content tested on the LARE. Since Connecticut allows landscape architect candidates to take the LARE exam before applying for licensure, you can take and pass the LARE to demonstrate that you have the knowledge-base of a licensed professional.
Work Experience
Before you can apply to the Connecticut board for your license, you need to have at least two years of diversified landscape architecture-related work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
Pass The LARE
No surprises here. You need to take and pass the LARE exam before you can get your license. When you have passed all of the sections of the LARE, have CLARB forward your council record to the state licensing board.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here are the stepping stones on the road to licensure:
- Graduate from an accredited landscape architecture program.
- Get two years of diversified landscape architecture work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
- Set up a council record with CLARB. You can register with CLARB on their website at www.clarb.org.
- Register for the LARE exam.
- Prepare for the LARE exam. The LARE is really challenging for most landscape architect candidates. Many people do not pass each section the first time according to CLARB’s own statistics. Study the recommended technical books, use practice exams to focus your studying, or attend a LARE exam preparation workshop. The more you prepare for the LARE, the better your odds are of passing each section the first time.
- Take and pass all sections of the LARE.
- After you pass the LARE, apply for a landscape architect license with the Connecticut state board. Have CLARB to send your council record to the state board. Don’t forget to have your college send official transcripts to the board.
- Wait for your license in the mail. When you receive your license, celebrate!!! You are now a registered landscape architect.
- Get a rubber stamp made with your name and registration number so you can stamp and sign drawings.
Final Thoughts
Many aspiring landscape architects find the path to licensure to be long and frustrating. Just keep the ending destination in mind as you travel along the way. Do what you can to increase your level of competence and subject matter knowledge while you prepare for the LARE. The more you prepare, the better you will do on the exam. There are resources available to you...take advantage of them. Study hard and good luck.
For More Information
For connecticut license information and applications, check out the Connecticut state board website. Also, ASLA has additional licensure-related resources.
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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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