JOB DESCRIPTION: An individual who is engaged in the art and science of arranging land, together with the spaces and objects upon it, for creating a safe, efficient, healthful, and aesthetically pleasing physical environment for human use and enjoyment.
   
AUTHORIZING STATUTE/RULES: Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989
(225 ILCS, 315/1 - 315/32, Inclusive) 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1275
   
TYPE OF REGULATION: Registration  (Title Protection) 
   
CURRENT PERSONS REGULATED: 707
 
REQUIREMENTS:

Age:

 No requirement
 

Education/Experience:

 a.  Graduate with a degree from an approved landscape architecture program.

b.  Two years of professional experience in landscape architecture practice under the direct supervision of a landscape architect, architect, or engineer.

c.  Complete work history.
 

Examination:

 Landscape Architect Registration Examination of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board.  Given by: Continental Testing Services, Inc.
                     Type: Written
                     Administered: Sections A-E in June; December sections
                     Fee(s): Section A: Legal & Administrative Aspects of Practice   
01          $46.35

Section B: Analytical Aspects of Practice
02          $87.55

Section C: Planning and Site Design                             
03          $180.25
 
Section D: Structural Consideration & Materials                 04          $144.20
                          & Methods of Construction
Section E: Grading,Drainage and Storm Water Management   05           $180.25
                                           
Complete Examination $638.60
Test Administration & Processing Fee $76.00
                     Passing Criteria: 75% or greater in each section
                     Repeat(s): Yes.  Must pass within three years from date of application.  Applicant may thereafter make a new application for examination.

 

Mandatory
Continuing Education:

 No requirement
 

Citizenship/Residency:
 
FEES:

Application:

NA

Initial License:

 $100.00  By acceptance of examination;  $100.00  By endorsement

Renewal:

 $60.00

Reinstatement/Restoration:

 $20.00  Plus lapsed fees
 
PERIOD OF ISSUANCE: Two years
 
RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Yes:
a.  Is currently registered under the laws of another state or U.S. territory.

b. Certification of a landscape architecture degree from a program approved by Department of Professional Regulation.

c.  Certification of two years of professional experience in landscape architecture practice under the direct supervision  of a landscape architect or engineer.
 
d.  In lieu of certification of degree and professional experience, certification from the Council of Landscape
Architectural Registration Boards is accepted.

e.  Certification from the state or U.S. territory of original licensure and the state in which the applicant predominantly       practices and is currently licensed at time of licensure; examination(s) taken and scores received; and any disciplinary action taken or pending.

f.  A complete work history.
NOTE:  Licensure requirements, licensure fees, examination fees and exam administration are subject to change.