About Kansas State University

LARCP is the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning. We offer multiple pathways to degrees and credentials in landscape architecture, planning, real estate & community development.

Points of Distinction

We offer both an accredited 5-year non-baccalaureate master's degree in planning for those entering college as a freshman and a traditional accredited 2-year post-baccalaureate graduate degree in planning for those already with a college bachelors.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name Master of Regional and Community Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: Yes
Minimum GPA Flexible with offsetting credentials
Minimum GRE Not required
Application deadline Rolling
Bachelor's Degree
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: No
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Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional & Community Planning

Architecture, Planning & Design
Manhattan Kansas

Address

302 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, Kansas 66506-2900

Department Email

hgibson@ksu.edu

Department Phone

not listed
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Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Faculty Members

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Huston Gibson

Professor & Department Head

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Shakil Kashem

Assistant Professor

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Susmita Rishi

Associate Professor

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La Wigfall

Associate Professor

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Clemens Pilgram

Assistant Professor

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