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The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole authority for accredited US professional degree programs for architecture
Architecture

The term architecture can refer to a process, a profession or documentation.As a process, architecture is the activity of designing and construction buildings and other physical structures by a person or a computer, primarily to provide shelter....
 in the United States, developing standards and procedures to verify that each accredited program meets standards for the appropriate education of architect
Architect

An architect is trained and licenced in planning and designing buildings, and participates in supervising the construction of a building. Etymologically, architect derives from the Latin architectus, itself derived from the Greek arkhitekton , i.e....
s. These standards were developed with professional schools, academic institutions, professional societies, state registration boards, members of the profession and related professions, students and the public.

Graduation from an accredited program is required to qualify for the Architectural Registration Examination, and to practice as a professional architect.








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The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole authority for accredited US professional degree programs for architecture
Architecture

The term architecture can refer to a process, a profession or documentation.As a process, architecture is the activity of designing and construction buildings and other physical structures by a person or a computer, primarily to provide shelter....
 in the United States, developing standards and procedures to verify that each accredited program meets standards for the appropriate education of architect
Architect

An architect is trained and licenced in planning and designing buildings, and participates in supervising the construction of a building. Etymologically, architect derives from the Latin architectus, itself derived from the Greek arkhitekton , i.e....
s. These standards were developed with professional schools, academic institutions, professional societies, state registration boards, members of the profession and related professions, students and the public.

Graduation from an accredited program is required to qualify for the Architectural Registration Examination, and to practice as a professional architect.

NAAB accredited program requirements:
  • Competence in a range of intellectual, spatial, technical, and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding the historical, socio-cultural, and environmental context of architecture
  • Problem solving for architectural design problems
  • Integration of technical systems, health and safety requirements
  • Comprehend architects' roles and responsibilities in society


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  • Architect
    Architect

    An architect is trained and licenced in planning and designing buildings, and participates in supervising the construction of a building. Etymologically, architect derives from the Latin architectus, itself derived from the Greek arkhitekton , i.e....
  • Bachelor of Architecture
    Bachelor of Architecture

    The Bachelor of Architecture is an bachelor's degree academic degree designed to satisfy the academic component of professional accreditation bodies, to be followed by a period of practical training prior to professional examination and registration....
  • Master of Architecture
    Master of Architecture

    The Master of Architecture is a professional degree in architecture, qualifying the graduate to move through the various stages of professional accreditation that result in receiving a license....
  • Architect Registration Examination
    Architect Registration Examination

    The Architect Registration Examination is the professional licensure examination for architects in the United States of America and British Columbia, Canada....