Advanced Design, Geospatial, and Visualization Technologies - ICP

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

About This Certificate

As one of 75 accredited landscape architecture programs in the U.S., Utah State strives to provide their bachelors of landscape architecture students with an edge by providing this Advanced Design, Geospatial, and Visualization Technologies Certificate.

Up to 95% of landscape architecture firms are adopting new technologies, such as drones, virtual reality and parametric modeling.

What You Will Learn

By earning this certificate, students will learn through practice and real-world implementation how to use drones, virtual reality, advanced 3D and parametric modeling and geospatial data analysis to enhance landscape designs and planning.

Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With a certificate in advanced design, geospatial, and visualization technologies, students may pursue the following careers:

  • City planner/landscape architect
  • Design of resorts and theme parks
  • Virtual media design (graphic design, designing virtual landscapes for computer games)
  • Visual/scenic landscape analyst

Job Outlook

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND ADVISING

Advising

We will build on your goals and experiences while working together to design an individualized semester-by-semester plan. Your personalized plan will help you see a path from where you are now on to graduation. Even if you are unsure of the major you would like to pursue, we can help with resources and ideas.

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USU Locations

LOGAN CAMPUS

Admission

Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted into a bachelor's or master's degree program within the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.

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