Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSG) for the Degree of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) Program

May 17, 2017

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 045-17

 

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," in pursuance of an outcome-based quality assurance system as stipulated under CMO No. 46 s. 2012 and for the purpose of rationalizing landscape architecture in the country with the end in view of keeping pace with the demands of global competitiveness, the following Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission, thus:

ARTICLE I

Introduction

SECTION 1. Background and Rationale. —

Landscape Architecture is a profession which deals with the act of planning, designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the functional, orderly and aesthetic arrangement, changing and development of natural scenery and land areas to produce the most desirable effect for human use and enjoyment of various outdoor spaces which consist of landscape components and the softscape of plants such as gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, recreational grounds, camping sites, resorts, national and public parks, historical parks, squares, memorial parks, subdivisions, parks and parkways, zoological and botanical gardens, greenbelts, cemeteries, plazas, patios, yards, outdoor shopping and pedestrian malls, promenades, sidewalks, roads and walkway systems, traffic islands, easements and circles, roof and open interior gardens and courts, and other open spaces; the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment and scenery to enhance the ecological system and quality of life.

The herein Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) have been reviewed in accordance with the recent approved CHED Memorandum Orders (CMOs), industry needs, latest trends and technology in the field of Landscape Architecture. The revised PSG is a result of the consolidated efforts of representatives from the academe, regulatory body, industry, accredited professional organization and other concerned agencies.

ARTICLE II

Authority to Operate

SECTION 2. Government Recognition. —

All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer Bachelor of Landscape Architecture must first secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with the existing rules and regulations and the provisions in this PSG. All PHEIs with an existing Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program are required to shift to a learning outcomes/competency-based/outcome-based approach as mandated by this PSG. Autonomous and deregulated institutions, state Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions in these policies and standards.

ARTICLE III

General Provisions

Per Section 13 of RA 7722, the higher education institution shall exercise academic freedom in its curricular offerings but must comply with the minimum requirements for specific academic programs, the general education distribution requirements and the specific professional courses.

SECTION 3. The Articles that follow provides for the minimum standards and other requirements which are expressed as a set of desired program outcomes as stated in Article IV Section 4, 4.2. The sample curriculum to attain such outcomes is shown in Annex A.

Based on the curriculum and the means of its delivery, these guidelines provide the physical resource requirements for the library, laboratories and other facilities and the human resource requirements.

SECTION 4. The HEIs are allowed to design their curricula suited to their own contexts and missions, provided they can demonstrate that the same lead to the attainment of the required minimum set of outcomes, albeit by a different route. In the same vein, they have latitude in terms of curriculum delivery and in terms of specification and deployment of human and physical resources. The HEIs should ensure they can show that the attainment of the program outcomes and satisfaction of program educational objectives can be assured by alternative means they proposed.

The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation Handbook for Outcome-based education (OBE) and the Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) available in CHED website, as a guide in making their submissions.

ARTICLE III

Definition of Terms

a. Landscape Architecture. The functional, orderly and esthetic arrangement, changing and development of natural scenery and land areas to produce the most desirable effect for human use and enjoyment of various outdoor spaces which consist of hardscape components and the softscape of plants such as gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, recreational grounds, camping sites, resorts, national and public parks, historical parks and squares, memorial parks, subdivisions, parks and parkways, zoological and botanical gardens, greenbelts, cemeteries, plazas, patios, yards, outdoor shopping and pedestrian malls, promenades, sidewalks, roads and walkway systems, traffic islands, easements and circles, roof and open interior gardens and courts and other open spaces; the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment and scenery to enhance the ecological system and quality of life (as defined by R.A. 9053).

b. Landscape Architect. A natural person qualified to practice Landscape Architecture and who has been issued a valid certificate of registration/professional license and a valid professional identification card as such by the Board of Landscape Architecture created under this Act and the Professional Regulation Commission.

c. Integrated Accredited Professional Organization of Landscape Architects (IAPOLA) which is the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA). The official national organization of all landscape architects of the Philippines, accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission, in which all registered Filipino Landscape Architects, shall be members.

d. Landscape Architectural Education. The training and development of the students' proficiency on the theories, practices and techniques of the Landscape Architectural profession, in accordance with the scope of the practice of Landscape Architecture as provided for in Republic Act No. 9053 and its implementing rules and regulations.

e. Landscape Architectural Firm. A sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation or association registered to practice Landscape Architecture with the Department of Trade and Industry, and/or Securities and Exchange Commission and then with the Board of Landscape Architecture and Professional Regulation Commission.

f. Landscape Architectural Institutions. A department, school or college that offers programs in landscape architectural education duly accredited by the Commission on Higher Education.

g. Landscape Architects' National Code. Code of ethical conduct and the standards of practice in the landscape architectural profession to include all codes of professional practice as approved by the Board of Landscape Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission.

h. Author. The signing landscape architect responsible for the preparation of a set of plans and specifications whether made by him/her personally or under his/her immediate supervision.

i. Board. The Board of Landscape Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission.

j. College. An academic institution offering a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program; may also refer to an institute, school or department.

k. Institutions. A university with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program.

l. Commission. The Commission on Higher Education of the Republic of the Philippines.

m. Contract Documents. A final set of plan and specifications for a landscape development that normally include: landscape architectural design: vicinity map, site plans, staking or setting out plans, elevations; sections, perspective/isometric presentations, softscape, hardscape features, plans and their details; utility layouts, specifications and related calculation as appropriate in accordance with the Building Code and all other documents required to obtain a building permit.

n. General Practice of Landscape Architecture. The act of landscape architectural planning and designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the erection, enlargement or alterations or preservation and conservation of sites or environments; the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly coordination of all the processes which enter into the production of a complete landscape development, performed through the medium of unbiased preliminary studies of plans, consultations, specifications, conferences, evaluations, investigations, contract documents and oral advice and directions regardless of whether the persons engaged in such practice are residents of the Philippines or have their principal office or place of business in this country or another territory, and regardless whether such persons are performing one or all of these duties, or whether such duties are performed in person or as the directing head of an office or organization performing them.

o. Implementing rules and regulations. All rules and regulations formulated by the Board of Landscape Architecture, approved by the Professional Regulation Commission and published in the Official Gazette which will implement the provisions and specifications of RA 9053.

p. Professional practice. The activities performed by a registered landscape architect with regards to his/her profession, as embodied in RA 9053 including its implementing rules and regulations.

q. Republic Act No. 9053. The Act regulating the practice of landscape architecture in the Philippines.

r. Scope of the practice of Landscape Architecture. Refers to the act of planning, designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the functional, orderly and aesthetic arrangement, changing and development of natural scenery and land areas to produce the most desirable effect for human use and enjoyment of various outdoor spaces which consist of landscape components and the softscape of plants such as gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, recreational grounds, camping sites, resorts, national and public parks, historical parks, squares, memorial parks, subdivisions, parks and parkways, zoological and botanical gardens, greenbelts, cemeteries, plazas, patios, yards, outdoor shopping and pedestrian malls, promenades, sidewalks, roads and walkway systems, traffic islands, easements and circles, roof and open interior gardens and courts, and other open spaces; the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment and scenery to enhance the ecological system and quality of life, such as, but not limited to:

(1) The act of planning sites and outdoor spaces;

(2) Recommending on and formulating landscape development policies concerning visual resources, streetscapes, the rehabilitation of inner cities, slums and historical districts, parks and recreation items which are important components of area development plans at the local, regional and national levels, and as components of area development and planning codes, zoning ordinances and other studies;

(3) Consultation, oral advice and direction, conferences, evaluation, investigation, estimates, appraisals and assessment, landscape architectural and operational programming;

(4) Schematic design, design studies and development, concepts and contract documents;

(5) Preparation of preliminary technical, economic and financial feasibility studies of plans and project promotional services including preparation of specialized studies such as environmental impact assessments (EIA);

(6) Preparation of plans, specifications, bills of materials, cost estimates, general conditions and landscape work contract documents;

(7) Construction and project management; giving general management, administration, supervision, coordination and responsible direction to the planning, designing, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, renovation, repair, orderly removal or demolition, remodelling, alteration, preservation or restoration of landscape sites or structures including all their component sites and environs intended for private or public use;

(8) The practice of Landscape Architecture shall also include all other works, projects and activities which require the professional competence of Landscape Architects, including teaching of Landscape Architecture subjects given in the licensure examinations for Landscape Architects; computer-aided design; the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all works and branches of the work, systems and processes necessary in order to enhance and safeguard life, health and property, and the promotion and enrichment of the quality of life; the landscape architecture design of engineered structures or any part thereof;

(9) The planning, layout and utilization of spaces within and around buildings or structures including their sites; environment and urban design, site planning, outdoor space planning, landscape architectural detailing, landscape architectural lighting, laying out of associated mechanical, electrical, sanitary, plumbing and other utility systems, equipment and fixtures; and

(10) Site programming, grounds maintenance and administration, and landscape architectural conservation and restoration.

ARTICLE IV

Program Specification

SECTION 5. Degree Name. —

The degree program described herein shall be called Bachelor in Landscape Architecture (BLA).

SECTION 6. Program Description. —

6.1 Nature of the Program

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is a 4-year degree program that deals with the study, planning and design of the environment for human use and enjoyment.

6.2 Program Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program must attain the ability to:

a. initiate and conduct landscape architectural research and development for the advancement of the profession

b. explain the importance of the environment and cultural landscapes and apply the concepts of ecology, conservation, preservation and sustainable development in solving landscape architectural problems

c. deliver efficiently and effectively the landscape architectural services in response to the needs of clients within the context of the practice of landscape architecture

d. understand and explain the legal and legislative issues and policies affecting the landscape architecture profession

e. observe and abide by the code of ethical conduct and standards of professional practice

f. conduct site analysis, design, build, improve, and install systems or elements to create landscape development solutions with sound project management practices

g. work effectively as a team member in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and diverse environments

h. communicate effectively graphically, orally and in writing the design intent and in order to do proper coordination

i. engage in life-long learning and develop an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in a specific field of specialization

j. use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for landscape architecture and business practice

k. apply knowledge of Landscape technology, engineering concepts, natural and social science to the practice of landscape architecture

l. conduct post evaluation of completed projects/services

m. develop deeper sense of nationalism

6.3 Objectives

The BLA program recognizes the importance of landscape architecture in nation-building as well as the promotion of the preservation and the conservation of the environment and cultural landscapes for the enjoyment, health and safety of the general public. The program is aimed at providing a set of guidelines for student preparation that will address the need of the society to produce competent landscape architects in the future.

The objectives of the program are geared towards training the students in all the scope of the practice of landscape architecture as defined in Article III-R.

6.4 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations or trades that the graduates may go into:

a. Landscape Design Consultancy

b. Site Planning

c. Park and Recreation Planning and Administration

d. Land Development Planning

e. Ecological Planning and Design

f. Historic Preservation and Restoration

g. Social and Behavioral Aspects of Landscape Design

h. Urban & Regional Planning

i. Landscape Contracting

j. Construction and Project Management

k. Property Development & Management

l. Government Service

m. Academe

n. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

o. Economic Feasibility Studies

p. Project Finance

q. Site Development/Landscape Architectural Programming

r. Site Selection and Analysis

s. Site Utilization and Land Use Studies, Potentials Assessment

t. Space Management Studies

u. Project Promotions

v. Visual Resources (VR) Inventory and Assessment

w. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

x. Preparation of Project Brief and Terms of Reference (TOR)

y. Review of Plans and Designs Made by Others

z. Expert Witness Service

aa. Research and Development

SECTION 7. Allied Programs. —

The following programs are considered as allied to Landscape Architecture: Town/Urban/Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science.

ARTICLE V

Curriculum

SECTION 8. This section defines the entry level competency standards, knowledge, attitudes, values and skills applicable to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture graduates.

GRADUATES' PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION

PROGRAM OUTCOMES	OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
1. DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS	1.1 Able to use various forms of ICT media for design concept presentations.
1.2 Able to prepare basic communication, and present technical narrative reports and other project documentation in written and oral form.
1.2 Able to explain project design intent articulately both in English and Filipino.
2. INITIATE AND CONDUCT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION	2.1 Can formulate Guidelines on research and development programs including sourcing of funds.
2.2 Able to identify needs and problems for landscape architectural research.
2.3 Able to apply research or appropriate data methodologies in information gathering.
2.4 Able to process, analyze, interpret and derive conclusions and make recommendations.
2.5 Able to present and defend the research output.
2.6 Able to evaluate landscape architectural research based on established criteria.
3. DESIGN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF ECOLOGICAL BALANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT	3.1 Able to relate and apply the concepts of ecology and sustainable development in the design of the environment.
4. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE REALM OF THE PRACTICE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE	4.1 Can efficiently and effectively deliver services in response to the needs of clients within the context of the practice of landscape architecture.
4.2 Able to conduct post evaluation of completed projects/services.
5. ABLE TO ESTABLISH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES AND NETWORKS	5.1 Able to possess leadership quality.
5.2 Able to cooperate and collaborate with colleague.
5.3 Able to plan and organize activities.
5.4 Able to network with local and international agencies and institutions.
6. UNDERSTAND THE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE PROFESSION.	6.1 Know the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the practice.
6.2 Able to develop awareness of relevant laws, rules and regulations.
7. ACT AS MENTORS TO THE ASPIRANTS OF THE PROFESSION	7.1 Able to initiate the development of a systematic linkage between the academe and the accredited professional organization.
7.2 Able to guide and supervise the aspirants of the profession.
8. UPHOLD THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL AND PROMOTES THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS IN THE PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION	8.1 Able to observe and abide by the code of ethical conduct and standards of professional practice.
8.2 Able to report violations of R.A. 9053 and related laws and codes to appropriate authorities.
9. DEVELOP CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE IN LANDSCAPE UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY	9.1 Able to study the fundamentals of site utilities and systems.
9.2 Able to promote awareness of and apply in practice the principles of public safety.
10. UNDERSTAND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION	10.1 Able to understand the basic concepts, tools and areas of application of business and office management.
10.2 Able to supervise and monitor the performance of project milestone and operational targets.
10.3 Able to plan and allocate resources.
10.4 Able to plan and deploy workload.
10.5 Able to prepare budgets and monitor utilization.
10.6 Able to comply with quality, cost and delivery standards.
11. DEVELOP DEEPER SENSE OF NATIONALISM	11.1 Able to protect country's natural resources through proper design.
11.2 Able to diligently observe and apply the laws of the country.
11.3 Able to integrate national heritage through the use of local materials, indigenous wisdom and practices in the planning of assigned areas.
11.4 Able to demonstrate commitment to service.

SECTION 9. Curriculum Description. —

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program has a minimum of 158 credit units or the minimum prescribed courses. The minimum prescribed courses of the program includes general education, technical courses (mathematics, basic engineering sciences, professional, allied courses, Physical Education and National Service Training Program.

The general education courses are in accordance with the requirements of the CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, s. 2013 — New General Education Curriculum.

The technical courses include 2 units of Basic Engineering Courses.

The curriculum has 34 professional courses with a total of 103 units plus 3 units of elective.

An evaluation examination must be taken after Practicum. In cases where there is a discrepancy in the number of units per required course among institutions, the minimum number of units prescribed shall govern upon passing a validation examination.

SECTION 10. Curriculum Outline. —

CLASSIFICATION/COURSE	Minimum No. of Hours per week	Minimum Credit Units
Lecture	Lab/Studio
I. TECHNICAL COURSES
A. Science and Technology
Elementary Surveying	1	3	2
Sub-Total	1	3	2
TOTAL (Technical Courses)	1	3	2
II. ARCHITECTURAL COURSES
A. Science and Technology
Architectural Research: Basic Research Methods in Architecture	2	0	2
Sub-Total	2	0	2
B. Arts Courses
Architectural Communication I: Mechanical Drawing	1	6	3
Architectural Communication II: Freehand Drawing	0	9	3
Architectural Communication III: Formal Presentation Technique	0	9	3
Architectural Communication IV: Perspective Visualization and Presentation	2	3	3
Architectural Communication V: Advanced Formal Presentation Technique	2	3	3
Architectural Communication VI: Advanced Communication Techniques	1	3	2
Sub-Total	6	33	17
C. Design Theory Courses
Planning and Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design and Community Architecture	3	0	3
Planning and Urban Design III: Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning	3	0	3
Sub-Total	6	0	6
D. Professional Courses
Practice and Governance: Finance, Taxation, Civics and Land Reform for Architects	2	0	2
Sub-Total	2	0	2
TOTAL (Architectural Courses)	16	33	27
III. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL COURSES
A. Science and Technology
Landscape Ecology	3	0	3
Landscape Lighting	2	0	2
Hardscape Construction I	2	3	3
Softscape Materials	2	3	3
Site Grading and Landform Design	1	6	3
Hardscape Construction II	1	6	3
Utilities for Sites and Landscape	3	0	3
Tropical Landscape Maintenance and Management	1	6	3
Regional Landscape Technology	2	3	3
Geographic Information Science	1	6	3
Sub-Total	18	33	29
B. Professional Courses
Professional Practice and Office Administration	3	0	3
Practicum	0	40	4
Sub-Total	3	40	7
C. Design Theory Courses
History of Landscape Architecture and the Cultural Landscape	3	0	3
Theory of Landscape Architecture Design	3	0	3
Sub-Total	6	0	6
D. Design
Landscape Design I	1	6	3
Landscape Design II	1	6	3
Landscape Design III	1	6	3
Landscape Design IV	1	6	3
Landscape Design V	1	9	4
Landscape Design VI	1	9	4
Planting Design	1	6	3
Green Infrastructure and Ecological Masterplanning	1	6	3
Sub-Total	8	54	26
E. Required Terminal Courses
Landscape Design Research	1	9	4
Special Projects in Landscape Architecture	1	9	4
Sub-Total	2	18	8
TOTAL (Landscape Architectural Courses)	35	119	76
IV. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
GE 1	3	0	3
GE 2	3	0	3
GE 3	3	0	3
GE 4	3	0	3
GE 5	3	0	3
GE 6	3	0	3
GE 7	3	0	3
GE 8	3	0	3
GE 9	3	0	3
GE 10	3	0	3
GE 11	3	0	3
Life and Works of Rizal	3	0	3
Sub-Total	36		36
PE 1			2
PE 2			2
PE 3			2
PE 4			2
NSTP 1			3
NSTP 2			3
Sub-Total			14
TOTAL (General Education Courses)			50
V. ELECTIVE			3
GRAND TOTAL	88	172	158

Summary of Total Number of Units of the B. Landscape Architecture Curriculum

Classification/Courses	Minimum No. of hours per week	Minimum Credit Units
Lecture	Lab/Studio
I. TECHNICAL COURSES	1	3	2
A. Basic Engineering Courses	1	3	2
II. ARCHITECTURAL COURSES	16	33	27
A. Science and Technology Courses	2	0	2
B. Arts Courses	6	33	17
C. Design Theory Courses	6	0	6
D. Professional Courses	2	0	2
III. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL COURSES	35	119	76
A. Science and Technology Courses	8	36	30
B. Professional Courses	3	40	7
C. Design Theory Courses	6	0	6
D. Design Courses	8	54	26
E. Required Terminal Courses	2	18	8
IV. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	50	0	50
A. Languages, Humanities and Literature	15	0	15
B. Social Sciences	15	0	15
C. Mathematics and Science and Technology	12	0	12
D. Mandated Subjects	14	0	14
V. ELECTIVE	3	0	3
GRAND TOTAL	91	172	158

 

SECTION 11. Relationship of the Courses to the Program Outcomes. —

The relationships of the identified courses in Section 8 (Curriculum Outline) to the identified program outcomes in section 4, 4.2 are contained in this Memorandum.

SECTION 12. Sample/Model Program of Study. —

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study depending on the needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the curriculum outlines are offered and pre-requisite are observed. Any proposed resequencing of courses must be acknowledged by CHED.

FIRST YEAR

1st YEAR-1st SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 1		3	0	3	None
Arch 1	Architectural Communication I: Mechanical Drawing	1	6	3	None
Arch 2	Arch. Communication II: Graphic Visualization Representation Techniques	0	9	3	None
L. Arch 10	Cultural Landscape and History of Landscape Architecture	3	0	3	None
L. Arch 11	Landscape Design I	1	6	3	None
L. Arch 19	Theory of Landscape Architecture Design	3	0	3	None
PE				2	None
NSTP				3	None
	Sub-Total			23

1st YEAR-2nd SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 2	(AH)	3	0	3	None
GE 3	(SSP)	3	0	3	None
GE 11	Elementary Surveying	1	3	2	Algebra
L. Arch 13	Hardscape Construction I	2	3	3	L. Arch 11
Arch 3	Arch Communication III: Architectural Presentation Techniques	0	9	3	Arch. 2
L. Arch 12	Landscape Design II	1	6	3	L. Arch 11-Landscape Design I
PE				2	None
NSTP 2				3	None
	Sub-Total			22

SECOND YEAR

2nd YEAR-1st SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 4	(MST)	3	0	3	None
Arch 4	Arch Communication IV: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Digital Visualization	2	3	3	Arch. 3
L. Arch 20	Landscape Ecology	3	0	3	2nd year standing
L. Arch 21	Landscape Design III	1	6	3	L. Arch 12-Landscape Design 11
L. Arch 24	Hardscape Construction II	1	6	3	L. Arch 23-Hardscape Construction I
L. Arch 25	Softscape Materials	2	3	3	GE on Life sciences or botany/C.O.I.
PE				2	None
	Sub-Total			20

2nd YEAR-2nd SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 5	(AH)	3	0	3	None
Stat	Advanced Statistics	3	0	3	Algebra
Arch 5	Arch Communication V: Digital Visualization in Architecture	0	6	2	Arch. 4
L. Arch 22	Landscape Design IV	1	6	3	L. Arch 21-Landscape Design III
L. Arch 25	Planting Design	1	6	3	L. Arch 13-Softscape Materials
L. Arch 133	Site Grading and Landform Design	1	6	3	3rd year standing, GE 11, GE course on basic geology or earth science
PE				2	None
	Sub-Total			19

THIRD YEAR

3rd YEAR-1st SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 6		3	0	3	None
L. Arch 134	Geography and Information Science			3
Arch 161	Planning and Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design and Community Architecture	3	0	3	3rd year standing
L. Arch 131	Landscape Design IV	1	9	4	L. Arch 22-Landscape Design IV
L. Arch 137	Utilities for Sites and Landscape	3	0	3	L. Arch 133-Site Grading and Landform Design
L. Arch 139	Professional Practice and Office Administration	3	0	3	3rd year standing
	Sub-Total			19

3rd YEAR-2nd SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 7		3	0	3	None
GE 8	(SSP)	3	0	3	None
Arch 75	Architectural Research: Basic Research Methods in Architecture	2	0	2	2nd year standing
Arch 162	Planning and Urban Design III: Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning	3	0	3	Arch 161-Planning and Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design and Community Architecture
L. Arch 132	Landscape Design VI	1	9	4	L. Arch 131-Landscape Design V/C.O.I.
L. Arch 27	Landscape Lighting	2	0	2	2nd year standing
	Sub-Total			17

3rd YEAR-SUMMER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
L. Arch 140	Practicum/OJT	0	32	4	L. Arch 139 Professional Practice and Office Administration
	Sub-Total			4

FOURTH YEAR

4th YEAR-1st SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 9	(AH)	3	0	3	None
GE 10	(SSP)	3	0	3	None
GE 11	The Life and Works of Jose Rizal	3	0	3	None
Arch 159	Practice and Governance III: Finance, Taxation, Civics and Land Reform for Architects	2	0	2	4th year standing
L. Arch 143	Green Infrastructure and Ecological Masterplanning			3	L. Arch 132-Landscape Design VI
L. Arch 199.1	Landscape Design Research	1	9	4	L. Arch 132-Landscape Design VI
	Sub-Total			18

4th YEAR-2nd SEMESTER

Course Code	Course Title	Lec Hr	Lab Hr	Units	Pre-requisite
GE 12		3	0	3	None
L. Arch 146	Tropical Landscape Maintenance and Management	1	6	3	L. Arch 135-Planting Design
L. Arch 147	Regional Landscape Technology	2	3	3	4th year standing
L. Arch 199.2	Special Projects in Landscape Architecture	1	9	4	L. Arch 199.1-Landscape Design Research
	Elective course			3
	Sub-Total			16

TOTAL UNITS FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

=

158 UNITS

 

SECTION 13. Curriculum Guiding Principles. —

The landscape architecture education program shall be oriented towards collaborative action for a broader involvement in nation building. This can be achieved by focusing the curricular contents on the following:

11.1 Cultural Heritage and Natural Environment

11.2 Advanced Environmental Technology

11.3 Sustainable Development

11.4 Socio-Economic Equity and Recovery

11.5 Ecological Balance

11.6 Professional Development

11.7 Design Excellence

11.8 Global Competitiveness

SECTION 14. Basic Academic Skills. —

If the circumstances of students so require, remedial measures may be taken to improve cognitive and communication skills.

SECTION 15. Design and Studio Activities. —

The school/college of landscape architecture shall ensure that the faculty follow a program or set of activities based on the approved course syllabi.

SECTION 16. Supplementary Studies. —

It shall be the policy of the Landscape Architectural institutions to support and encourage the following:

a. Field visitations to any appropriate on-going construction site and other outstanding landscape architectural development projects and heritage sites.

b. Participation of students in design competitions, relevant seminars, culture and educational activities outside the school for the enhancement of their skills.

c. Invitation of leading practicing landscape architects and allied professionals to conduct informative lectures on current landscape architectural trends and engineering technologies.

d. Participation in the design of community-based projects including public sites.

e. Other activities which shall enhance student competence and proficiency.

SECTION 17. Continuing Professional Education. —

The school/college shall make available its facilities to local industries and societies for continuing professional education development programs for practicing landscape architects on current technologies and trends.

SECTION 18. Revisions. —

Each school/college shall have a continuing curriculum review committee to ensure the relevance of the program.

ARTICLE VII

Required Resources

SECTION 19. Administration. —

The effective implementation of a functional landscape architectural program shall be administered by a well-organized and highly competent staff and faculty, with appropriate professional degrees and credentials relevant to their duties as required under existing rules of the Commission on Higher Education.

Each landscape architectural institution shall have at least a head of program and whenever needed, a vice/assistant head.

SECTION 20. Head of Program/Department. —

A head shall be appointed to provide general administration, leadership and direction to the landscape architectural education program with the following qualifications:

a. Must be a holder of a Bachelors' degree in Landscape architecture.

b. Must be a registered landscape architect with valid license and an active member of a professional organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission.

c. Must be a holder of a Master's degree in Landscape architecture or any related field such as Town/Urban/Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Forestry, Horticulture and Environmental Science.

d. Preferably, holder of doctorate degree in landscape architecture or in any related field or with 30 units in doctorate degree in architecture or any related field.

e. Must have at least two (2) years of administrative experience.

f. Must have ten (10) years experience in professional practice with at least two (2) years teaching experience.

g. Must have proven exceptional leadership quality and active involvement in the furtherance of the profession and exemplary service to the community.

h. Must possess the highest integrity and honesty, must command respect and confidence and must adhere to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct.

SECTION 21. Teaching Load. —

The teaching load of the head of the department shall be the discretion of the institution based on their policies provided it does not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the regular teaching load of the full-time faculty.

SECTION 22. Duties and Responsibilities. —

a. Assists in the formulation of school/university policies, curriculum development and offerings.

b. Initiates and institutes faculty and staff development programs.

c. Evaluates and recommends changes in the employment status of academic personnel such as promotion, retention, termination and disciplinary actions.

d. Prepares and assigns teaching load of faculty members.

e. Prescribes textbook adoption, and initiates college activities.

f. Plans curriculum development programs with the assistance of qualified faculty members.

g. Institutes a defined program of supervision aimed at upgrading the quality of instruction and other administrative support services.

h. Prepares and manages budget and finances.

i. Initiates programs in research and extension services.

j. Exercises overall supervision of activities of all academic personnel of the college.

k. Enforces the school rules and laws affecting education and the procedure, policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education.

l. Initiates foreign and local linkages.

m. Must be a member of Peer Evaluation Committee of the college.

SECTION 23. Vice/Assistant Head of the Institution/Program. —

A Vice/Assistant Head shall be employed whenever his/her services may be required to support the administrative functions of the head. He/she should have the following qualifications:

a. Must be a registered landscape architect by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and have acquired one (1) year experience in professional practice.

b. Must be holder of a Master's degree in landscape architecture or any landscape architecture-related course.

c. Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in professional practice.

d. Must be an active member of a professional architectural organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and have proven exemplary participation in convention, seminars, education pursuits, leadership and professional enrichment training.

SECTION 24. Teaching Load. —

The teaching load of the vice/assistant head of the department shall be the discretion of the institution based on their policies provided it does not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the regular teaching load of the full-time faculty.

SECTION 25. Faculty. —

A qualified faculty member who shall teach professional courses shall have the following qualifications:

a. Must have earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or any related field;

b. Must be a registered landscape architect by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and have acquired one (1) year experience in professional practice;

c. Must be a holder of master's degree in Landscape Architecture; or shall have earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a master's degree in any related field;

d. Must be an active member of a professional architectural organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and have proven exemplary participation in convention, seminars, education pursuits, leadership and professional enrichment training.

It shall be the policy of the architectural institution to require its faculty to:

a. Comply with the prescribed syllabus for each course which shall be issued to the students at the beginning of the term;

b. Initiate enhancement in the prescribed syllabi;

c. Use instructional materials and facilities such as computer and audiovisual resources for effective teaching;

d. Participate in committee, faculty/departments and college meetings;

e. Administer regular students' performance evaluation and graded requirements and shall be returned to the students within two (2) weeks from the submission day;

f. Follow the established grading system, which should be announced and explained to students at the beginning of each course;

g. Perform additional functions as may be assigned by the dean/head.

Teaching Load. The teaching load and responsibility of each faculty member shall be limited only within the area of his/her specific training and/or professional experience.

Composition. Within three years upon the issuance of this memorandum order, twenty percent (20%) of the academic staff shall have attained a master's degree in landscape architecture or in any related field. As an alternative, the holders of the master's degree may be set at ten percent (10%) provided that twenty percent (20%) of the faculty have ten (10) years experience in professional practice.

SECTION 26. Evaluation of Faculty Performance. —

a. It shall be the responsibility of the administration of each landscape architectural institution to adopt a definite set of procedures for improving the classroom performance of its faculty members.

b. Faculty evaluation shall cover peers, students, and Head's evaluation rating regularly conducted at least once a year or as prescribed by the internal policy of the institution.

c. Faculty members shall be evaluated by a set of criteria.

Faculty Substitutes. Each architectural institution should have a policy on faculty substitution.

SECTION 27. Full-Time Faculty. —

A full time faculty member shall carry the regular teaching load as prescribed by the internal policy of the respective institution.

27.1 Minimum Academic Qualification. Each full-time faculty member shall:

a. Have earned a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or any related course. However, a faculty member with exceptional professional practice performance but without a Master's degree shall be provided a period not exceeding five (5) years from the start of his/her teaching career, within which to earn a Master's degree either in landscape architecture or in any related-course.

b. Preferably earned a minimum aggregate attendance of (40) hours in three (3) years from professional development seminars undertaken by professional landscape architectural organizations duly accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission.

27.2 Teaching Load. The regular teaching load per term of a full-time faculty member shall not exceed twenty-four (24) units.

SECTION 28. Part-Time Faculty. —

a. Academic Qualification. Preferably, each part-time member shall have earned a Master's degree in landscape architecture or in any related course and a licensed and practicing landscape architect.

b. Teaching Load. A part-time faculty member shall have a maximum teaching load per term as prescribed in the internal policy of the institution.

SECTION 29. Support Services. —

29.1. Administrative. To handle correspondence and general office work, there shall be at least one (1) secretary for the office of the head and clerical assistance whenever applicable and necessary.

29.2. Faculty. The general faculty may request for clerical assistance whenever necessary and/or the services of student assistant may also be allowed for this purpose.

SECTION 30. Staff Development. —

30.1 Programs. Each administrator and full-time architecture faculty member shall be encouraged to participate in a school-approved program of professional development.

30.2 Assistance. There shall be an announced program of the landscape architectural institution, on the basis of its financial resources, for full-time faculty members to pursue advanced degrees or undertake graduate studies and continuing education programs, including attendance to seminars, conventions, workshops, etc.

30.3 Contractual terms. A full-time faculty member granted either a paid or unpaid leave of absence or provided assistance by the school in pursuit of graduate studies shall be governed by contract, by and between the school and the faculty member concerned.

SECTION 31. Academic Functions. —

Faculty shall be expected to contribute in the implementation of the effective performance of the following academic institutional functions:

31.1 Instruction

a. Classroom/studio lectures and supervision activities.

b. Out-of-classroom consultation and supervision on school-based activities.

31.2 Research

a. Landscape Architectural and Scientific Researches — published and unpublished works, whether local or international.

b. Built-Creative Works — documented projects undertaken and completed in relation to professional practice and experience in landscape architectural designing and planning (and as defined in the General practice of landscape architecture). For performance evaluation purposes, this may be equivalent to a refereed and/or published academic research output.

31.3 Extension Services/Socio-civic responsiveness

a. Membership and active participation to socio-civic groups.

b. Initiate and supervise community projects.

31.4 Continuing Professional Development

a. Formal — attendance and completion of degree courses in Landscape Architecture and/or other related field.

b. Non-formal — attendance and active participation to local and international conferences and seminars.

c. Active participation with the accredited professional organization and attendance to their conventions, conferences, seminars, and other related activities either as speaker or delegate.

SECTION 32. Library. —

Library personnel, facilities and holdings should conform to existing CHED requirements for libraries which are embodied in a separate CHED issuance. The library must maintain a collection of updated and appropriate/suitable textbooks and references used for core courses in the curriculum. Library resources should complement curriculum delivery to optimize the achievement of the program outcomes for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program.

SECTION 33. Facilities and Equipment. —

33.1 General Standards

33.1.1  Area. The size of the school/college of landscape architecture should be adequate to meet the needs of its present population and future expansion.

33.1.2  Adherence to Codes. Unless otherwise stated, the physical plan of the landscape architectural institution shall conform with the National Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances.

33.1.3  Health and Safety:

a. All classrooms, lecture rooms, studios and laboratories in the landscape architectural institution shall be clean and properly maintained to meet public health and safety regulations.

b. Physical education and recreational areas shall conform with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety and suitability.

c. Actual occupancy load of instructional rooms shall be properly observed and maintained.

d. All stairways/corridors shall be free of obstruction. All stairways shall not be used for storage.

e. There shall be a working fire alarm system and fire fighting system.

f. Each instructional space shall be easily evacuated by all of its occupants within sixty (60) seconds. All external and laboratory doors shall open outward.

33.1.4  Acoustics. The sound levels inside the school facility shall generally conform with standard building practices, as follows:

 

Maximum Sound Level in decibels (dB)	Use
50	Classrooms
80	Laboratories
80	Design Studios
56	Offices
42	Library

33.1.5  Ventilation. The classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and offices shall conform to the existing code.

33.1.6  Lighting. Illumination levels inside the school shall be adequate and shall conform to the existing code.

33.1.7  Capacities. The classroom and laboratory facilities of the school/college shall conform with the following requirements:

Net Ratio	Facility
0.64 sqm per student	Lecture room
1 sqm per student	Studio/Design facilities

The classroom standard shall apply to instructional portions of laboratories and the laboratory standard shall apply to experimental areas only (exclusive of space occupied by equipment, laboratory benches and classroom areas in the laboratories).

33.1.8  Electrical Services. The laboratory and non-laboratory instructional space of the institution shall be provided with an average of ten (10) watts/square meter of electrical power.

33.1.9  Water Supply. The Laboratory and non-laboratory instructional space of the institution shall be provided with adequate potable water supply in accordance with the national building code.

33.1.10  Custodial Support. Adequate custodial support services should be provided.

SECTION 34. Instructional Space. —

34.1 Types

34.1.1  The landscape architectural institution shall provide a variety of spaces, which can accommodate tutorial sessions as follows:

a. Audio-Visual

b. Lecture/Seminar rooms

c. Consultation rooms

34.1.2  The instructional spaces should be marked for specific purposes.

34.2 Facilities. All instructional spaces for lecture, recitation, demonstration or tutorial purposes shall be provided with at least:

34.2.1.  One (1) lecture board which shall extend at least 80% of the length of the front wall;

34.2.2.  One (1) functioning dual electric outlet;

34.2.3.  One (1) comfortable seat with back support for each student; and

34.2.4  One (1) designated place for posting of bulletins and announcement.

SECTION 35. Laboratory Instructions. —

35.1 Laboratory Requirements. In the absence of the landscape architecture laboratories, landscape architecture institutions shall have access to the following laboratories:

35.1.1  Multi-purpose Laboratory e.g., scale modeling, utilities and building technology

35.1.2  Computer Laboratory and field laboratory (enough surroundings, to practice staking, basic design, landscape management)

35.1.3  Plant Nursery

36.2 Design Studio. The design studio shall have facilities to handle/accommodate lecture, drafting and modeling.

36.3 Student-Faculty Ratio. The faculty-student ratio shall not exceed 40:1.

36.4 Technical Personnel. There shall be one full-time laboratory technician or assistant per laboratory.

"Full-time" laboratory technicians means at least six (6) hours of work for any individual laboratory, plus such other additional hours, as that laboratory may require in actual use.

36.5 Equipment Requirement. To enhance the learning process of the students the school shall provide sufficient functional equipment, apparatus, supplies, tools and other materials inside the landscape architecture laboratories, in order to achieve the following objectives:

36.5.1.  To allow every student to perform the entire basic laboratory exercises.

36.5.2  To maintain a situation wherein no laboratory student work group shall exceed five (5) students working on the same laboratory equipment at the same time.

36.6 Maintenance of Equipment

36.6.1.  Each school/college of landscape architecture shall have an announced program for the regular preventive maintenance, repair and calibration of laboratory equipment.

36.6.2.  The said program shall have an adequate annual allocation in an amount to be determined by the school concerned.

36.6.3.  The school/college of landscape architecture shall maintain a systematic record or repairs and expenditures incurred.

36.6.4.  The school/college of landscape architecture shall make available additional funds necessary for emergency repairs of essential equipment to ensure the continuing operation of the instructional program of the laboratories and design studios.

36.7 Modernization of Equipment. Each school/college of landscape architecture shall have a program for the continuing modernization and upgrading of its instructional laboratories, facilities and equipment. The said program shall have an adequate annual allocation in accordance with the financial capability of the school.

36.8 Inventory of Equipment. Each landscape architectural institution shall maintain inventories or laboratory equipment, which shall be updated annually. The inventory shall contain the following information:

a) Name of the item;

b) Quantity on hand;

c) Operational status (operational, not operational, under repair, irreparable);

d) Year of purchase; if known; and

e) Original purchase price, if known.

36.9 Laboratory Safety. Each landscape architectural institution shall have a program on safety which shall include the following components and/or requirements:

36.9.1  Annual training program in laboratory safety for both the students and staff using or working in the laboratories.

36.9.2. Provisions for fire extinguisher of proper classification as required by the Fire Code which shall be commercially inspected and recharged.

36.9.3.  Provision for evacuation drills at least once per year to train students and staff in fire and earthquake evacuation procedures.

36.9.4.  Provision for specific warning signs specifically in laboratories where chemical, electrical or radiation experiments are performed.

36.9.5.  Posting of safety rules and regulations and evacuation procedures in conspicuous places.

36.10 Storage. There shall be adequate storage room in the school/college of landscape architecture to stow all equipment, apparatus and supplies not in use.

SECTION 37. Office Space. —

37.1  The school/college of landscape architecture shall provide adequate office space for the administration of the landscape architecture program.

37.2  The school/college of landscape architecture shall provide and maintain Faculty Conference, Study and Consultation rooms.

SECTION 38. Audiovisual Facilities. —

38.1 Personnel

38.1.1  There shall be one full-time audiovisual technician or assistant for maintenance and distribution of audiovisual Electro-mechanical equipment or fraction thereof. Electro-mechanical equipment includes projector, audio-video players, amplifiers, TV monitors and similar major audio-visual equipment items.

38.1.2  There shall be one full-time audiovisual technician or assistant for audiovisual production and faculty assistance for every 120 landscape architecture faculty member or fraction thereof.

38.1.3  "Full-time" for audiovisual technician means that the required number of audiovisual technicians or assistants are present at all times when classes are being conducted on campus.

38.2 Equipment. The school/college of landscape architecture shall have at least one of each type of the following AV equipment:

38.2.1  Overhead Projectors;

38.2.2  Projection Screens;

38.2.3  35 mm Slide Projectors (optional);

38.2.4  Video-tape/Digital Players with television monitor;

38.2.5  LCD multi-media projector/Laptop computer;

38.2.6  Replacement Bulb Stock; and

38.2.7  Copying Machine.

38.3 Supplies. The school administration shall provide landscape architectural faculty members with materials for the production of visual aids. This requirement should be a line item in the school budget.

38.4 Maintenance. All audiovisual equipment shall be maintained in good working condition or shall be replaced if beyond repair.

38.5 Staff Training. The school administration shall provide for all landscape architecture faculty members at least an annual training program in the use of audiovisual equipment and in the production of sample audiovisual instruction materials.

38.6 Storage and Cataloguing. All audiovisual materials shall be stored, catalogued and classified.

SECTION 39. Student Services. —

Each school/college of landscape architecture shall provide and maintain the following student services programs:

39.1  Career Guidance and Testing Program;

39.2  Program of Students Admission and Retention;

39.3  Medical and Dental Care (diagnostic, first-aid, preventive program);

39.4  Employment Information Programs; and

39.5  Financial Assistance/Educational Loans and Scholarship Programs.

SECTION 40. Guidance. —

The guidance program shall involve both initial and continuing evaluation of students' aptitude for landscape architecture education, which may be conducted within the institution's overall guidance program. This should include the following:

40.1  Students' orientation program;

40.2  Placement testing;

40.3  Psychological counseling; and

40.4  Career choice assistance.

SECTION 41. On the Job Training Program. —

The school/college of landscape architecture shall have an active and organized program for on-the-job/diversified training for its students which shall include:

41.1  Assistance in organizing student employer interviews;

41.2  Maintenance of a job-available card file with an index of potential local employers;

41.3  If needed assistance to employers, and fast transfer of students' academic transcripts to speed up the employment process.

On-the-Job-Training or Practicum Tasks and Competencies requirements

1. Knowledge in contents, formatting and preparation of a Project Proposal.

2. Must be able to derive/compute Professional Fees for any project type as enumerated and defined by the Accredited Professional Organization for Philippine Landscape Architects.

3. Be able to attend a meeting between the Landscape Architect and the Client and be able to note down salient points during the meeting and prepare minutes of that meeting.

4. Be able to write and graphically portray a Concept for a preliminary design requirement.

5. Be able to make sketches and Functional Diagrams for a proposed project.

6. Be able to draft a base plan mechanically drafted or electronically through any of available CADD software for any project type.

7. Be able to conceptualize and draft a Landscape Detail from Plans and Elevations, for Sections and Detail Sections (must not be copied from any reference but based on own interpretation and specific requirements of a project).

8. Be able to study the various landscape working drawings prepared for a project and how contractors use them on the site.

9. Be able to interpret architectural plans i.e., buildings and structures and relate these to the landscape design (esp. window openings = views, doors = pathwalk, rooflines = tree heights, etc).

10. To familiarize oneself with the various hardscape and softscape materials and sources and their application.

11. Be able to observe and record standard office and operating procedures.

12. Be able to make Bill of Quantities and Cost Estimates.

13. Be able to prepare and take part in the preparation of bid documents (instruction to bidders, bid formats, etc as deemed necessary for the project).

14. Be able to go on a site visit to a proposed project with a supervising senior Landscape Architect and document the existing site conditions (natural and cultural features).

15. Be able to make a site analysis on the existing project site using a standard SWOT analysis procedure/method.

16. Be able to list down possible design solutions to address the needs of the site as well as the recommendations of the client.

17. Be able to visit a project site during the design implementation and construction stage and observe how the landscape details are actually done on site.

18. Be able to visit a project site during the planting stage.

19. To visit various landscape architectural projects to develop appreciation for the landscape designs culled from historical or cultural themes.

20. Be able to relate the Landscape architect's code of ethics to the LA's professional practice.

SECTION 39. Co-curricular Activities. —

The school/college of landscape architecture shall have student co-curricular landscape architecture activities directed towards individual development and entrance into profession. Participation of students in the activities of the professional organization of architects accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission shall highly be encouraged.

SECTION 40. Community Services. —

The administration of each school/college of landscape architecture shall maintain close relations with local industries, professional organization and the general public for recruitment and placement of graduates as well as providing educational services to these groups.

SECTION 41. Publications. —

41.1 Course-Catalogue

The administration of each school/college of landscape architecture shall publish a college course catalogue, which shall contain information that would fully advise the public of its policies, programs and procedures. Such a catalogue shall be updated at least once every five years.

41.2 Class Schedule

The school/college of landscape architecture shall publish the schedule of classes for the information of the students and faculty prior to the enrolment period of each semester.

41.3 Staff Handbook

The school/college of landscape architecture shall provide all professional staff members with a handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the following:

42.3.1 Employment requirements;

42.3.2 Employment benefits (such as salary, rank, fringe benefits, etc.);

42.3.3 Classrooms and laboratory teaching procedures and practices;

42.3.4 Available teaching resources;

42.3.5 Textbook selection procedures;

42.3.6 Procurement policies and procedures;

42.3.7 Promotion policies; and

42.3.8 Evaluation policies and instruments.

41.4 Student Handbook

The administration of each school/college of landscape architecture shall provide all students with a student handbook updated at least once every five (5) years containing the school policies and regulations pertaining to all students enrolled in landscape architecture courses.

41.5 Laboratory Manuals

The institution shall have printed laboratory manuals available for loan to, or purchase by, all students in all laboratory courses.

41.6 Faculty Manual

The administration of each school/college of landscape architecture shall publish a faculty manual updated at least once every five years and a current directory or faculty roster.

41.7 Budget

The school budget shall include allocation for research, faculty development, and extension services in addition to the usual expenditures like equipment, supplies, maintenance and repair.

41.8 Procurement

An established procedure for procuring new laboratory equipment, consumable supplies and teaching materials shall be published, distributed to faculty members and to be followed by all concerned.

41.9 Organization Structure

There shall be a published organizational structure which specifies the lines of authority and responsibilities among administrative personnel.

41.10 Policies and Regulations

Each faculty member shall be provided with school policies and regulations update at least once every five (5) years.

41.11 Long-Range Plan

There shall be a written long-range development plan for the school/college of landscape architecture. Provided, however, that its implementation and use shall be dependent on the decision of the governing board of the school.

SECTION 42. Student Records. —

42.1 Enrollment

A record system of students' enrollments for all lectures, studio and design courses shall be maintained by the Registrar's office and shall be made accessible to the college.

42.2 Student Profile

A permanent database of students shall include:

1. Personal information

2. Grades

3. Achievement/delinquency records

42.3 Board Examination Records

An updated record of the school's examinees and results of the board examination for landscape architects administered by the Board of Landscape Architects of the Professional Regulation Commission shall be maintained by the institution.

SECTION 43. Academic Standards. —

43.1 Admission

The college shall require all applicants for admission to pass an aptitude & skill entrance examinations.

43.2 Residency and Unit Requirements

As a general rule, no degree shall be conferred upon a student unless he/she has taken the last curriculum year in the college which is to confer the degree and has completed a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the total academic units of the program in the same college, or subject to the existing admission policies of the concerned institution.

As a general rule, a student shall be allowed to carry a maximum load as prescribed in the curriculum each term. However, graduating students may be allowed to carry additional units in excess of the requirement subject to the approval of the Dean.

A student shall be permitted to take a subject only after passing its pre-requisite subject(s).

A student shall be given a grade of Incomplete for non-compliance of the requirements of a subject. An incomplete grade shall not be given an academic credit and shall be completed within a period specified by the school but not to exceed one (1) year, otherwise the incomplete grade automatically becomes a failing grade.

43.3 Graduation

Each student shall satisfy all requirements for graduation as provided by the institution and CHED rules and standards before being conferred a degree in architecture.

ARTICLE VII

Compliance of HEIs

Using the CHED Implementation Handbook for OBE and ISA as reference, an HEI shall develop the following items which will be submitted to CHED when they apply for a permit for a new program:

SECTION 44. The complete set of program outcomes, including its proposed additional program outcomes.

SECTION 45. Its proposed curriculum and its justification including a curriculum map.

SECTION 46. Proposed performance indicators for each outcome. Proposed measurement system for the level of attainment of each indicator.

SECTION 47. Proposed outcomes-based syllabus for each course.

SECTION 48. Proposed system of program assessment and evaluation.

SECTION 49. Proposed system of program Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

For existing programs, the CHED shall conduct regular monitoring and evaluation on the compliance of HEIs to this PSG using an outcomes-based assessment instrument.

ARTICLE VIII

Transitory Provision

SECTION 50. All private HEIs, state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) with existing authorization to operate the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program are hereby given a period of three (3) years from the effectivity thereof to fully comply with all the requirements in this CMO. However, the prescribed minimum curricular requirements in this CMO shall be implemented starting Academic Year 2018-2019.

ARTICLE IX

Sanctions

SECTION 51. For violation of this CMO, the Commission may impose administrative sanction as it may deem appropriate pursuant to the pertinent provisions of RA 7722 in relation to Section 68-69 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1982, Section 63 of Article XII and Sections 142-143 of Article XXVI of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008, and other related laws.

ARTICLE X

Separability and Repealing Clause

SECTION 52. Any provision of this order, which may thereafter be held invalid, shall not affect the remaining provisions.

SECTION 53. All pertinent rules and regulations of parts thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this policy are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

ARTICLE XI

Effectivity Clause

SECTION 54. This CMO shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette, or in two (2) newspapers of national circulation. This CMO shall be implemented beginning Academic Year 2018-19.

Quezon City, Philippines, May 17, 2017.

For the Commission:

(SGD.) PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.

Chairperson

ANNEX A

Sample Curriculum Mapping

PROGRAM CURRICULUM MAP

List of Required Courses

Program Outcomes Code

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

1

J

K

L

M

Technical Courses

Elementary Surveying

P

I

Architectural Courses

Architectural Research

I

I

I

D

I

I

D

Arch Com I Mechanical Drawing

I

I

Arch Com II Freehand Drawing

I

I

Arch Com III Formal Presentation Tech.

P

P

I

Arch Com IV Perspective Visualization and

P

P

I

Arch Com V Advanced Formal Presentation

D

P

I

Planning and Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design and Community Architecture

D

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

P

Planning and Urban Design III: Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning

D

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

P

Practice and Governance III: Finance, Taxation, Civics and Land Reform for Architects

I

I

D

D

D

I

I

P

I

Landscape Architectural Courses

Landscape Ecology

D

D

D

D

P

D

D

I

D

I

D

D

Landscape Lighting

I

P

D

P

I

D

I

I

P

I

D

I

Hardscape Construction I

D

I

D

P

I

D

D

P

D

D

D

P

Softscape Materials

D

I

D

P

I

D

P

P

D

D

D

I

Site Grading and Landform Design

D

D

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

P

Hardscape Construction II

D

D

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Utilities for Sites and Landscape

D

P

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Tropical Landscape Maintenance and

D

D

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Regional Landscape Technology

D

D

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Professional Practice and Office Administration

D

P

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

I

Practicum

D

D

D

I

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Cultural Landscape and History of Landscape

D

I

P

I

I

I

P

P

D

P

P

Theory of Landscape Architecture Design

P

D

P

I

P

I

D

D

D

P

P

Planting Design

D

D

D

I

P

D

P

D

D

D

D

P

Landscape Design I

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design II

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design IIl

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design IV

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design V

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design VI

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Landscape Design Research

D

D

D

P

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Special Projects in Landscape Architecture

D

D

D

P

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

General Educational Courses

General Educational Course 1

I

General Educational Course 2

I

General Educational Course 3

General Educational Course 4

General Educational Course 5

I

I

General Educational Course 6

I

General Educational Course 7

I

General Educational Course 8

I

General Educational Course 9

I

General Educational Course 10

I

General Educational Course 11

I

General Educational Course 12

I

D

P

I

Life and Works of Rizal

LEGEND

I = INTRODUCE CONCEPTS/PRINCIPLES

P = PRACTICE WITH SUPERVISION

D = ACROSS DIFFERENT CLINICAL SETTINGS WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION