Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Landscape Architects
Landscape Architects
Part 4 - LICENSE RENEWAL STANDARDS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section R. 339.19034 - Approved continuing education; limitations

Activity and Proof Required

Number of Continuing Education Hours Granted for Activity

(a)

Completion of an approved continuing education program related to landscape architecture, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following:

Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

A state chapter of the ASLA.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation or a certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, total continuing education credits earned, sponsor's name and contact information, program title, and the date the program was held or completed.

The number of continuing education hours designated by the approving entity.

If the program was not approved for a set number of hours, then 1 credit hour for each 50 minutes of participation may be earned.

(b)

Passing an academic course related to landscape architecture offered by a college or university that offers a baccalaureate degree or higher degree in landscape architecture and is accredited by the LAAB.

If audited, the applicant shall submit a copy of the transcript showing the number of credit hours of the academic courses related to landscape architect.

Fifteen hours of continuing education may be earned for each semester of credit.

Ten hours of continuing education hours may be earned for each quarter credit.

(c)

Attending a seminar, in-house course, workshop, or professional or technical presentation related to landscape architecture.

If audited, the applicant shall submit a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of the presentation, the licensee's name listed as a presenter or attendee, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for every 50 minutes of participation.

(d)

Teaching, instructing, or presenting a subject related to landscape architecture.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation by the college or university confirming the licensee as the teacher, instructor, or presenter of the academic course, the dates of the course or presentation, the number of classroom hours spent teaching, instructing, or presenting, and the course title.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for every 50 minutes of teaching, instruction, or presenting.

A maximum of 12 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.

(e)

Initial publication of a peer-reviewed paper, article, or book related to landscape architecture.

If audited, the applicant shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the applicant as the author or a publication acceptance letter.

Six hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity.

A maximum of 18 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.

(f)

Participation in professional examination writing.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation by the testing developer confirming the applicant as an examination writer, the dates the examination writing, and the number of hours spent writing the examination questions.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for every 50 minutes of examination writing.

A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.

(g)

Providing professional expertise to a nonprofit or public board, commission, council, or committee.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation from the board, commission, or committee confirming the applicant's service, the dates of service, and the number of hours of service provided.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for each 50 minutes of meetings attended.

A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.

(h)

Completion of a self-study course presented by correspondence or electronically ending with an examination or other verification process.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation of the examination or other verification process result and a statement of the dates, number of minutes, and materials covered in completing the course.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for every 50 minutes of participation.

A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.

(i)

Participating in a company-sponsored or hosted seminar or training that is designed to enhance professional development in the applicant's area of professional practice.

If audited, the applicant shall submit documentation or a certificate of completion issued by the company presenting the seminar or training showing the applicant's name, company name, subject of seminar or training, and the date the seminar or training was held.

One hour of continuing education may be earned for every 50 minutes of participation in the seminar or training.

A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity during each renewal period.