I want to become a landscape architect. I already have a BA in psychology and a MS in counseling. So, obviously switching fields. Would I be better off going to a three-year MLA "first professional" program for those who already have a bachelor's degree in a different field, or would I have better chances getting a job by going back and getting a BLA?
Edit: The main reason I ask is that I have spoken with a few landscape architects who have told me the MLA is the way to go since I already have a BA. The assumption with a 3-year "first professional" degree is that the first year would include the foundational information that you would get in a 3-5 year BLA, followed by the remaining two years that you would normally get in a regular 2-year MLA degree.
However, I have been told that getting a BLA might be the better option because you get more than you would from an MLA. There's clearly a difference of viewpoints. My main concern is: am I more likely to be hired by a firm coming away from school with a BLA or MLA.
Edit: The main reason I ask is that I have spoken with a few landscape architects who have told me the MLA is the way to go since I already have a BA. The assumption with a 3-year "first professional" degree is that the first year would include the foundational information that you would get in a 3-5 year BLA, followed by the remaining two years that you would normally get in a regular 2-year MLA degree.
However, I have been told that getting a BLA might be the better option because you get more than you would from an MLA. There's clearly a difference of viewpoints. My main concern is: am I more likely to be hired by a firm coming away from school with a BLA or MLA.