Section 339.19023. Experience.

The experience requirements of the act shall be evidenced by either of the following:

(a)    Proof of landscape architect certification by the council of landscape architectural registration boards, since the  experience requirements are higher than those of this state.

(b)   A combination of the following totaling 7 years:

(i)     Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a program accredited  by  the American society of landscape architects. Such degree shall be supported by a program transcript and shall constitute prima facie evidence of 4 years of credit.

(ii)     Possession of a master's degree in landscape architecture from a program accredited by the American society of landscape architects which includes the completion of undergraduate prerequisites. Such degree shall be supported by a transcript and shall constitute prima facie evidence of 5 years of credit.

(iii)    University-level courses in the subjects included in a landscape architecture degree program accredited by the American society of landscape architects, even though a degree was not  awarded,  if  a transcript is submitted.   Partial  credit  toward the 7-year experience

requirement may be granted  by  the  board  for  the  completion  of  such courses.

(iv)       Professional experience in the actual practice of landscape architecture which is documented by not less  than  5   references  from persons having knowledge of the applicant's experience. Not less than 3 of the references shall be from registrants who can indicate a  knowledge  of the  applicant's  professional expertise.   Not  less  than

2 years of professional experience is required of all applicants, notwithstanding the possession of an advanced degree. References shall not be from a relative or a current board member.

History: 1983 AACS.