Landscape Architecture

Karen Beardsley received her PhD in Geography from UC Davis. She has worked at UC Davis since 1994 as a researcher and geographic information system (GIS) specialist.

The "Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona" program offers shared double studios, includes breakfast, and features daily excursions using various modes of transportation, exploring Barcelona's architecture, local neighborhoods, and nearby regions; students are advised to review the study abroad risk advisory for more details.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Spain offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Stay in shared apartments at Royal Thimphu College, with all meals included, and participate in excursions to notable sites like Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Phobjikha Valley.

This UC Davis Summer Abroad travel page covers orientations, flights, passport/visa rules, insurance, LGBTQIA+ resources, U.S. State Department guidance and more.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Europe offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Bhutan offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Discover the many lessons we can take home from Barcelona on housing development and neighborhood regeneration efforts.

Learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) in the peaceful, culturally rich, and biodiverse country of Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains.

Discover study abroad and other global learning programs available at UC Davis for Landscape & Environmental Design majors.