National Architectural Accrediting Board
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The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole authority for accredited US professional degree programs for architecture
in the United States, developing standards and procedures to verify that each accredited program meets standards for the appropriate education of architect
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:
The minimum standards that all NAAB-accredited programs must meet are described in The 2009 NAAB Conditions for Accreditation. To learn more about the process for continuing accreditation, candidacy, and initial accreditation, please read The NAAB Procedures for Accreditation, 2010 Edition. Both documents are available at www.naab.org.
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
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 a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
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
The minimum standards that all NAAB-accredited programs must meet are described in The 2009 NAAB Conditions for Accreditation. To learn more about the process for continuing accreditation, candidacy, and initial accreditation, please read The NAAB Procedures for Accreditation, 2010 Edition. Both documents are available at www.naab.org.
See also
- ArchitectArchitectAn architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
- Architect Registration ExaminationArchitect Registration ExaminationThe Architect Registration Examination is the professional licensure examination adopted by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories to assess candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture...
- Bachelor of ArchitectureBachelor of ArchitectureThe Bachelor of Architecture is an undergraduate 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. It is awarded for a course of study that lasts up...
- Master of ArchitectureMaster of ArchitectureThe 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.-Overview:...