ARM 24.114.1402. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LICENSURE

(1) Applicants for licensure must meet the following minimum requirements for education and experience: (a) an applicant with an accredited landscape architect degree must have at least two years of practical experience in landscape architecture; (b) an applicant with a nonaccredited landscape architect degree must have three years of practical experience in landscape architecture; (c) an applicant with a bachelor's degree must have four years of practical experience in landscape architecture; (d) an applicant with an associate's degree must have six years of practical experience in landscape architecture; or (e) an applicant with no post-secondary education must have eight years of practical experience in landscape architecture. (2) Practical experience must be gained under the direct supervision of a licensed design professional as defined in (2)(d), and is subject to review and approval by the board. (a) "Practical experience" means a diversity of experience directly related to landscape architecture. (b) "Direct supervision" means working conditions where a licensed landscape design professional, regularly employed in the same physical location as the applicant, is directly responsible for all tactical and technical decisions on the applicant's work. (c) "Year" means a total of 2,000 hours comprised of: (i) at least 35 hours per week for at least two continuous months; or (ii) at least 20 hours per week for at least four continuous months. (d) "Licensed design professional" means a licensed landscape architect for at least two-thirds of the applicable experience requirement. The remaining experience may be obtained under the direct supervision of a licensed civil engineer, licensed architect, or a city planner certified by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g. American Institute of Certified Planners). (3) All applicants for licensure must successfully pass the landscape architect registration exam.