Wednesday, November 23, 2011

California Supplemental Exam For Landscape Architects


California Supplemental Exam For Landscape Architects
Introduction 
The California Supplemental Exam (CSE) for landscape architects the tests landscape architect candidates knowledge of conditions and regulations peculiar to California. This exam is an additional requirement and augments the national Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE).
Why Take The CSE?
The California Supplemental Exam is one requirement that candidates seeking a  landscape architect license in the state of California. The CSE examines your specific knowledge of design, construction, and environmental conditions that are unique to California's unique climate and geology.
How Do I Register for the CSE?
Before you can register for the California Supplemental Examination, you mist apply for a landscape architect license in the state of California and pass all sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE). Once you meet these requirements, you send in an application to take the CSE and registration fee. After the board reviews and approves your application, they will add your name to the pre-qualified list for the exam. Contact the test provider and set up an appointment to sit for the CSE.
How Many Questions Are on the CSE?
The California Supplemental Exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions that test your knowledge in several area of law, regulation, environment, and public safety issues.
How Long is the CSE?
You have 120 minutes to complete the landscape architecture CSE.
Test CenterLocations
The CSE exam is administered by Psychological Services LLC. There are 13 test centers located in California and ten additional testing centers located thought the United States.
California Test Center Locations:
  • Anaheim
  • Atascadero 
  • Bakersfield 
  • Carson
  • El Monte
  • Fresno
  • Hayward
  • Redding
  • Riverside
  • Sacramento
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Santa Clara 
  • Santa Rosa
Test Centers Outside California:
  • Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 
  • Boston, Massachusetts 
  • Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Southfield, Michigan 
  • Des Moines, Iowa 
  • Houston, Texas 
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Portland, Oregon 
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
Final Thoughts
The CSE is a serious test. Treat it like the LARE and prepare ahead of time. Some of the information tested will be similar to content on the LARE while other topics cover specialized knowledge specific to California’s unique terrain and political climate. 
For More Information
There are a couple of places on the web to get more information about the CSE. First, check out the Landscape Architects Technical Committee website. They have a candidate guide for the CSE. Also, the test provider, Psychological Services, LLC., has another guide that covers some of the administrative aspects.
Coming Soon
I’m developing a study guide for the California Supplemental Exam for landscape architects to help all aspiring California landscape architects prepare for the exam.  The study guide will be released in the fourth quarter of 2012. Check out the CSE for Landscape Architects website for more information about preparing for the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) for landscape architects.
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Monday, November 21, 2011

Grading and Drainage Surface Water-Section E LARE


Grading and Drainage Surface Water Overview
Review The Basics and Prepare for the LARE Exam
Drainage is one of the most critical activities that landscape archtitects regularly perform that impacts the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The LARE has many challenging questions and vignettes that test your ability to grade a site without adversly impacting the natural environment while protecting your client’s interests. Brush up on the basics of grading while you prepare to take the LARE. 
What is Surface Drainage?
Surface drainage techniques involve manipulating the ground plane in order to move water from one location to another place without the use of drain pipes or other constructed drainage systems.
You create efficient drainage by grading the landscape so storm water or irrigation water accumulates and flows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and away from structure and other protected areas. 
Regardless of soil drainage characteristics, slope is the most significant element to consider. For effective drainage, paved areas should have a minimum of a 1 percent slope. Turf or landscaped areas ideally have a minimum slope of 2 percent. Exceeding the 2 percent standard by too much can cause erosion problems. Inclines of more than 4 or 5 percent could seem very steep in a lot panorama situations.
Determine the Slope
The formula for calculating slope is rise/run = % slope
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For example, every foot of elevation decrease over a 100-foot length equals a 1 percent change in grade. For example, it will take 2 feet of elevation change over each 100-foot length of a swale to create a 2 percent slope. If the span is 10 feet, you'll necessity a slide of 0.2 feet (about 2.5 inches) to create a 2-percent slope.
You will use this calculation frequently during the LARE exam. CLARB rules allow you to bring a non-programable calculator to use during the exam. (Unfortunately, you can’t use your iPhone or other cool gadget.)
Practical Considerations
Different areas and different functions have different grading requirements and restrictions. 
Paved Areas
Paved areas with permeable or impermeable surfaces, like driveways or parking lots, are easy to drain by simply grading them so they slope way from buildings and other protected areas and flow towards a lawn, storm sewer, catch basin, or street gutter. Ensure that any water that leaves your client’s site does so in a way that does not negatively impact surrounding areas down-stream and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Turf and Landscape Areas
In open turf areas, you can create a swale by making a downward-sloping channel in the landscape where water is conveyed to areas where it can be retained, detained, infiltrated, or moved to other drainage systems. 
Control erosion is important after site grading. Immediately after you create a swale in the landscape, there needs to be some sort of temporary erosion control to keep sediment from flowing off-site. In many areas, siltation in streams due to construction activity has significantly impacted riparian environments. 

Prepare for the LARE Exam
Prepare for the LARE. Many candidates find the LARE to be extremely challenging. Increase you odds of success by studying. Read all the landscape architecture technical books recommended by CLARB, take a practice exam, join a Google LARE group, or attend a LARE workshop. Candidates who come prepared do much better than those who think the don't need to study.

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Virginia Landscape Architecture License Requirements


Virginia Landscape Architecture License Requirements
How-To Guide for Landscape Architect Candidates
Virginia has a long history of human development and landscape design. From the earliest days of European colonization, colonists have designed gardens and urban spaces to enhance the beauty and usability of the environment. In addition to the built environment, landscape architects help preserve the natural environment. Landscape architects contribute to the sustainability and functionality of the built environment while protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare. Follow the steps in this guide to help you navigate the initial licensure process in the commonwealth of Virginia.
License Pre-Requisites
Before you can apply for a landscape architect license in Virginia, there are a few requirements that you must complete. These prerequisites fall into the following categories:
  • English Proficiency
  • Professional Education
  • Work Experience
  • Pass the LARE
English Proficiency
The Virginia licensing board and state regulation require all applicants to be able to speak and write English to the satisfaction of the board. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the TOEFL exam. If you were educated in the United State, this is probably the easiest prerequisite to satisfy.
Education
There are two ways to meet the education requirement for licensure:
Degree Option: Most landscape architect candidates graduate from an approved, LAAB-accredited landscape architecture program. In addition to a degree in landscape architecture, candidates with degree need to complete three years of diversified landscape architecture work experience. See the section on work experience for more information.
Experience Option: If you don’t have an LAAB-accredited degree in landscape architecture, you may still apply for licensure under the experience option. Professional work experience is substituted for landscape architecture education. See the section below for the work experience requirements for this option.
Work Experience
The amount of work experience you need is dependent upon your educational background. 
Degree Option: If you have a LAAB-accredited degree in landscape architecture, the Virginia licensing board requires at least three years of professional work experience “with at least one year under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect”. The other 2 years could alternatively be under an architect, professional engineer or land surveyor, but such experience is credited only at a rate of 50%.
Experience Option: You may qualify to sit for the LARE exam if you have obtained eight years of combined education and work experience in landscape architecture or related fields at the discretion of the licensing board. 
The following activities can be used and combined to substitute a LAAB-accredited landscape architecture degree:
  • A degree from an accredited (up to 5 years) or non- accredited (up to 4 years) school of landscape architecture
  • A degree or credits toward an allied professional discipline approved by the board (up to 3 years, with the first two years only crediting at a rate of 75%)
  • Any other bachelor degree (up to 2 years, with the first two years crediting 50% and succeeding years at 75%)
  • Any qualifying experience in landscape architecture under the direct supervision of a landscape architect (no limit)
  • Experience directly related to landscape architecture under direct supervision of an architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor (up to 4 years, crediting at a rate of 50%). 
  • Mandatory: At least two years of work experience must be under direct supervision of a landscape architect.
Qualifying landscape architectural training and experience needs to be progressive in complexity and based on a knowledge of natural, physical and mathematical sciences, and the principles and methodology of landscape architecture in order to qualify for credit.
Pass the LARE
Virginia requires all landscape architect license candidates to apply for licensure with the state before they can take the LARE exam. Apply to the board after you complete the education and experience requirements and then apply to take all sections of the LARE exam once the Virginia licensing board notifies you that you are on the pre-approved list at CLARB.
Here are a few easy steps you can use to register for the LARE exam after you apply for licensure with the Virginia board.:
Set up a Council Record with the Council of Landscape Architect Registration Boards' website at www.clarb.com. Complete the record with your education experience and professional work history.  
Sign-up for the LARE through CLARB's website. Sections A, B, and D are computer-based, multiple-choice exams administered twice a year during a two week period. Graphic sections C and E are administered by the state licensing board in June and December.
Follow the above steps to register for the LARE exam. After you pass all sections of the LARE, notify CLARB to transmit your Council Record to the state board. 
Step-by-Step Guide To licensure
Follow these steps to get your license in Virginia :
  • Graduate from a LAAB-accredited college program in landscape architecture.
  • Get a job working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. You need three years of work experience to apply for a license in Virginia. Two years of work experience must be in a landscape architect office.
  • Apply for permission to take the LARE with the Virginia state board. Apply for a landscape architect license with the Virginia state licensing board. Have your college send official transcripts directly to the board. Send experience verification forms to employers and colleagues who can impartially evaluate your professional experience.
  • After you are approved by the state board to register for the LARE, create a CLARB Council Record at www.clarb.com. You will need to verify your work experience and education with CLARB. You can start you Council Record after graduation.
  • Register for LARE sections A, B, and D through CLARB's website. CLARB administers the multiple-choice, computer-based exams.
  • Register for LARE Sections C and E with the Virginia state board.
  • Prepare for the LARE. Many candidates find the LARE to be extremely challenging. Increase you odds of success by studying. Read all the landscape architecture technical books recommended by CLARB, take a practice exam, join a Google LARE group, or attend a LARE workshop. Candidates who come prepared do much better than those who think the don't need to study.
  • Take and pass all sections of the LARE.
  • Pass the Virginia law and regulation exam for landscape architects.
  • Wait for your license to arrive in the mail. Celebrate when you open it...you are now a licensed landscape architect.
  • Purchase a stamp so you can seal and sign drawings.
  • Take professional development/continuing education courses. You need to complete enough continuing education in order to renew your license.
Final Thoughts
The road to licensure can be long an full of frustrations along the way. Don't lose hope. Many aspiring landscape architects have stood where you are and have achieved their dream of becoming a registered landscape architect. Prepare for the LARE and find the best work experience you can. The broader your professional knowledge, the better you will do on the exams. You’ll also become a better, more competent landscape architect. You can do it, too. 
For More Information
For more information on landscape architect license requirements in Virginia, visit the state licensing board's website. You will find current laws and regulations as well as applications for when you are ready to apply.
Also, check out the American Society of Landscape Architects website for more information on licensure. 



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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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Vermont Landscape Architect License Requirements


Vermont Landscape Architect License Requirements
How-To Guide For Landscape Architect Candidates
Vermont was the last state to enact legislation for licensing landscape architects. The American Society of Landscape Architects lobbied the Vermont legislature and convinced the legislators that professional registration of landscape architects was in the best interest of the public’s health, safety, and welfare. While there are still provisions for grandfathering landscape architects with extensive experience in the state, this article explains how landscape architect candidates and recent graduates can become licensed landscape architects by taking the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE).
Basic License Requirements
Before you can apply for a landscape architect license, there are a few basic requirements that you must complete. These qualifications fall under three general categories.
  • Professional Education
  • Landscape Architecture Work Experience
  • Pass the LARE
Education
There are two ways to complete the education requirement. 
College Option: Most landscape architects enter the profession through professional education. Vermont only accepts LAAB-accredited landscape architecture degrees to satisfy the licensure requirement. Proof of graduation from an approved Accredited Landscape Architectural Curriculum, such as transcripts, must be included in the license application packet. In addition to a college degree in landscape architecture, you need three years of landscape architect work experience before you can apply for licensure.
Experience Option: If you do not have an college degree in landscape architecture or your degree is not from an accredited program, you may still apply for professional registration. However, you need nine years of work experience related to the profession to substitute for the lack of college training.
Candidates for licensure must still pass all sections of the LARE exam before qualifying for a landscape architect license in the state of Vermont.
Work Experience
All candidates for licensure are required to complete at least three years of diversified professional work experience. The amount of work experience necessary varies depending on your educational background (college option versus experience option). 
Accredited Degree Option: If you graduated with an accredited landscape architecture degree, your three years of work experience must have been performed under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. 
Non-Degree Option: The experience option requires nine years of professional work experience. Proof of nine or more years’ experience in landscape architecture under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect. While the board prefers that you have at least nine years working under a licensed landscape architect, you may substitute up to three years of work experience credit if you worked under an architect, professional engineer or land surveyor. Also, credits from a landscape architecture program accredited by the landscape architectural accreditation board may be substituted for use to not more than three years. The experience option requires more time to qualify for licensure, but there is more flexibility in the type of work experience that the board will accept.
All work experience will be documented on the landscape architect application. Additionally, you will send work experience verification forms to five references who will evaluate your ability to practice landscape architecture. Reference forms are sent directly to the board by the candidate’s reference.
Pass The LARE Exam
Before applying for a landscape architect license, you need to successfully pass all parts of the LARE. Here are a few easy steps you can use to register for the LARE exam.
First, set up a Council Record with the Council of Landscape Architect Registration Boards' website at www.clarb.com. Complete the record with your education experience and professional work history.  
Next, let CLARB evaluate your Council Record. CLARB will send you a statement of eligibility to register for the LARE when you meet the requirements.
Sign-up for the LARE through CLARB's website.
Follow the above steps to register for the LARE exam. After you pass all sections of the LARE, notify CLARB to transmit your Council Record to the Vermont state board. 
Step-by-Step Guide To licensure
Follow these steps to get your license in Vermont:
  1. Graduate from a LAAB-accredited college program in landscape architecture or substitute professional education with nine years of acceptable work experience.
  2. Get a job working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. The amount of work experience you need before qualifying for licensure depends on your education background. See the section on education above for more information.
  3. Create a CLARB Council Record at www.clarb.com. You will need to verify your work experience and education with CLARB. You can start your Council Record after graduation and update it as you gain work experience.
  4. Wait for CLARB to advise you if you are eligible to take the LARE.
  5. Register for the LARE through CLARB's website.
  6. Prepare for the LARE. Many candidates find the LARE to be extremely challenging. Increase you odds of success by studying. Read all the landscape architecture technical books recommended by CLARB, take a practice exam, join a Google LARE group, or attend a LARE workshop. Candidates who come prepared do much better than those who think the don't need to study.
  7. Take and pass all sections of the LARE.
  8. Notify CLARB to transmit you Council Record with your test scores to the Vermont board.
  9. Apply for a landscape architect license with the Vermont state licensing board. Have your college send official transcripts directly to the board. Send experience verification forms to employers and colleagues who can impartially evaluate your professional experience.
  10. Pass all questions on the open book take home Vermont Law and Rule Examination.
  11. Wait for your license to arrive in the mail. Celebrate when you open it...you are now a licensed landscape architect.
  12. Purchase a stamp so you can seal and sign drawings.
  13. Take professional development/continuing education courses. You need to complete enough continuing education in order to renew your license.
Final Thoughts
The road to licensure can be long an full of frustrations along the way. Don't lose hope. Many aspiring landscape architects have stood where you are and have achieved their dream of becoming a registered landscape architect. Prepare for the LARE and find the best work experience you can. The broader your professional knowledge, the better you will do on the exams. You’ll also become a better, more competent landscape architect. You can do it, too. 
For More Information
For more information on landscape architect license requirements in Vermont, visit the state licensing board's website. You will find current laws and regulations as well as applications for when you are ready to apply.
Also, check out the American Society of Landscape Architects website for more information on licensure. 



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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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South Carolina Landscape Architect License Requirements


South Carolina Landscape Architect License Requirements
How To Guide To Initial Licensure
South Carolina is a state with diverse natural environments an a long history of landscape design. From rugged mountains to historic cities, like Charleston, South Carolina has many opportunities for landscape architects. Follow the steps in this how-to guide to get a license to practice landscape architecture. 
Basic Licensure Requirements
Before you can apply for a landscape architecture license, there are a few basic requirements you must complete. These requirements fall under the following categories:
  • English Requirement
  • Professional Education
  • Landscape Architecture Work Experience
  • Pass the LARE
English Proficiency
If your reading this blog, you already meet this requirement. The state of South Carolina requires all landscape architect candidates to be proficient in written and spoken English. I'm sure that this is the easiest requirement to complete for the vast majority of license-seekers.
Education 
There are two ways to meet the education requirement for South Carolina registration.
Option A: Graduate from a LAAB-accredited degree in landscape architecture that is approved by the board. You can find a list of approved schools on the board's website. In addition to education, you need two years of work experience under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
Option B: Graduate from a non-accredited landscape architecture college program or graduate with a degree in a related field that is approved by the South Carolina state board. You also need five years of work experience under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or another professional acceptable to the board.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is required before you can apply for a landscape architect license. All work experience needs to be performed under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect or another professional deemed acceptable by the board. The amount of work experience required for a license depends on your education background. Refer to the section above to determine your required level of experience.
Pass the LARE Exam
Before you can take the LARE, you must compete the education and experience requirements. You must submit an application for licensure directly to the South Carolina state board. Have your college send official transcripts to either you or directly to the state board to verify your education experience. Also, you will need five references complete the reference verification form. The state board will review your completed application and send you written notice that you may register for the LARE.
Register for the LARE through CLARB's website. Sections A, B, and D ate offered a Sylvan Learning Centers throughout the state during the two week exam period. Check out CLARB's website at www.clarb.com for test dates and registration information.
LARE sections C and E are offered in June and December at the state's regional testing center in Columbia. Register for these sections through CLARB's website.
You must pass all sections of the LARE before the state will grant you a landscape architect license.
Step-by-Step Guide to Licensure
Follow these steps on your path to licensure:
  1. Graduate with a degree in landscape architecture or a related field acceptable to the board.
  2. Get professional work experience under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect or related professional. The amount of work experience required depends on your education. See the section on education above for more information.
  3. Send in the South Carolina state license application for the LARE exam. After your application in approved by the board, your name will appear on the pre-approved list for the LARE.
  4. Register for the LARE exam at CLARB's website.
  5. Prepare for the LARE.
  6. Pass all sections of the LARE.
  7. Pay the initial license fee.
  8. Wait for your license in the mail. Celebrate when it arrives because you are now license to practice landscape architecture.
  9. Purchase a rubber stamp to sign and seal drawings.
  10. Take continuing education classes to meet the state's renewal requirements.
Final Thoughts
The road to licensure can be challenging an even frustrating at times. Don't get discouraged by setbacks along the way. Study for the LARE exam and get as much real world experience as possible. The more you know about the profession, the better landscape architect you'll become. Just remember, many landscape architects have stood where you are now and overcame the obstacles to get registered as a landscape architect. You can do it, too. Good luck!
For More Information
For more information on landscape architecture licensing requirements in the state if South Carolina, visit the state board's website. 
ASLA also has many informative resources on their website at www.asla.org.
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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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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Tennessee Landscape Architect License Requirements


Tennessee Landscape Architect License Requirements
How-To Get Registered in Tennessee 
Tennessee is a beautiful state with mountains, forests, farms, and great cities. Landscape architects play an important role in protecting the natural environment while creating beautiful human habitats. Get your landscape architect and lead the state towards a more sustainable future.
Basic License Requirements
There are a few basic requirements that all landscape architects must meet before they can apply for a landscape architect license on Tennessee. These requirements fall under three basic categories:
  • Professional education
  • Landscape architect work experience
  • Pass the LARE exam
Education
The first step towards licensure is to graduate from college with a LAAB-accredited professional degree in landscape architecture. Either a bachelors degree or masters degree in landscape architecture will satisfy the requirement. Be prepared to have your school's registrar send official transcripts to the board when you apply for a license.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years experience working under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect is required for licensure. To receive credit for practical training time, an applicant must be employed by the same employer for at least four consecutive calendar months. A work month is considered to be at least 140 hours.
When you apply for a landscape architect license in Tennessee, you will document your work history on the application. Additionally, your current and past supervisors will evaluate you work performance on forms provided by the state board.
Pass The LARE Exam
Before you can take the LARE in Tennessee, you must apply for permission to sit for the exam with the Tennessee state board. Interns wishing to sit for the LARE before completing the required experience must file this application with the Board and request that a transcript be submitted directly to the Board office from each institution attended. The required experience must be completed and references submitted before registration may be granted.
Here is how to apply for permission to take the LARE in Tennessee:
  1. Fill out the application form found on the state board website. Fill out the application form completely (on-line or after downloading it), sign it, and have it notarized. Any major modification of state approved forms may cause the Board to reject your application. 
  2. Complete the reference and work experience verification forms. Submit five references. Three (3) must be from registered landscape architects, registered
    architects, or registered engineers who are personally acquainted with your technical ability. References are required from both a current employer/supervisor and a past employer/supervisor (if applicable). No more than three (3) references can be from a place of employment. You are responsible for sending reference forms to the persons listed on your application who will then submit them directly to the Board office. 
  3. Have your college send an official copy of your college transcripts directly to the Tennessee state licensing board.
Register to Take LARE Sections A, B, and D
After the Tennessee board sends you a letter authorizing you to take the LARE, follow the steps below to register for LARE Sections A, B, and D with CLARB. CLARB administers the multiple-choice exams for the state.
  1. First, set up a Council Record with the Council of Landscape Architect Registration Boards' website at www.clarb.com. Complete the record with your education experience and professional work history.  
  2. Next, let CLARB evaluate your Council Record. CLARB will send you a statement of eligibility to register for the LARE when you meet the requirements.
  3. Sign-up for the LARE through CLARB's website.
Register for Sections C & E
Sections C and E of the examination will continue to be proctored by the Tennessee Board in Nashville, Tennessee. To sit for these sections, candidates will need to advise the Tennessee Board in writing of their intent to sit and submit the appropriate examination fee (and retake fee, if applicable) directly to the Tennessee Board no later than March 30 for the June examination administration and September 30 for the December exam administration. Scheduling letters are sent approximately four weeks before the scheduled examination administration. Send in an application to take these sections directly to the state board. The exam fees for Sections C and E are to be paid to the Tennessee Board.
Follow the steps explained above to register for the LARE exam.
Step-by-Step Guide To licensure
Follow these steps to get your license in Tennessee :
  1. Graduate from a LAAB-accredited college program in landscape architecture.
  2. Get a job working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. You need three years of work experience to apply for a license in Tennessee. Two years of work experience must be in a landscape architect office.
  3. Apply for permission to take the LARE with the Tennessee state board. Apply for a landscape architect license with the Tennessee state licensing board. Have your college send official transcripts directly to the board. Send experience verification forms to employers and colleagues who can impartially evaluate your professional experience.
  4. After you are approved by the state board to register for the LARE, create a CLARB Council Record at www.clarb.com. You will need to verify your work experience and education with CLARB. You can start you Council Record after graduation.
  5. Register for LARE sections A, B, and D through CLARB's website. CLARB administers the multiple-choice, computer-based exams.
  6. Register for LARE Sections C and E with the Tennessee state board.
  7. Prepare for the LARE. Many candidates find the LARE to be extremely challenging. Increase you odds of success by studying. Read all the landscape architecture technical books recommended by CLARB, take a practice exam, join a Google LARE group, or attend a LARE workshop. Candidates who come prepared do much better than those who think the don't need to study.
  8. Take and pass all sections of the LARE.
  9. Wait for your license to arrive in the mail. Celebrate when you open it...you are now a licensed landscape architect.
  10. Purchase a stamp so you can seal and sign drawings.
  11. Take professional development/continuing education courses. You need to complete enough continuing education in order to renew your license.
Final Thoughts
The road to licensure can be long an full of frustrations along the way. Don't lose hope. Many aspiring landscape architects have stood where you are and have achieved their dream of becoming a registered landscape architect. Prepare for the LARE and find the best work experience you can. The broader your professional knowledge, the better you will do on the exams. You’ll also become a better, more competent landscape architect. You can do it, too. 
For More Information
For more information on landscape architect license requirements in Tennessee, visit the state licensing board's website. You will find current laws and regulations as well as applications for when you are ready to apply.
Also, check out the American Society of Landscape Architects website for more information on licensure. 
Related Articles:
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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