ONLINE RESOURCES -
ARCHcareers.org
Do you want to be an Architect? ARCHcareers.org will lead you through the steps in becoming an architect. The "Three Es" of architecture will be your guide. They are: Education, Experience and Examination. (excerpt from ARCHcareers.org)
BOOKS -
Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, 2nd Edition
If you're considering a career in architecture, start with this highly visual guide to preparing for and succeeding in the profession.(excerpt from wiley.com)
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES -
The path to becoming a licensed architect begins as early as high school. With few career fields offering such a significant and lasting impression on the built environment, architecture proves to offer a rewarding academic career and engaging professional field.
An essential first step is to joining the profession is to evaluate which degree granting institution will best meet your professional goals. Use the following lists of undergraduate and graduate degree granting institutions to help plan your path to becoming a licensed architect.
Additionally, to view the steps to becoming an AIA Architect please visit: www.aia.org.
College of Architecture
Accreditation Info
Illinois Institute of Technology
S.R. Crown Hall
3360 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60616
p: 312.567.3260
f: 312.567.5820
Donna V. Robertson, FAIA
Dean
Degree - Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch. (Pre-professional degree + 60 graduate credit hours)
Next Visit - 2013
History - Accredited since 1992
Track - M. Arch. (Undergraduate degree + 103 graduate credit hours)
Next Visit - 2013
History - Accredited since 1992
Degree - Bachelor of Architecture
Track - B. Arch. (169 undergraduate credit hours)
History - Accredited since 1951/52
Department of Architecture
Accreditation Info
Judson University
Division of Art, Design and Architecture
1151 North State Street
Elgin, IL 60123-1498
p: 847.628.1010
f: 847.628.1008
Keelan P. Kaiser, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Chair, Department of Architecture
Degree - Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch. (140 undergraduate credits + 42 graduate credits)
History - Accredited since 2004
School of Architecture
Accreditation Info
University of Illinois at Chicago
School of Architecture
845 W Harrison St, M/C 030
Chicago, IL 60607-7024
p: 312.996.3335
f: 312.413.4488
Robert Somol
Director
Degree - Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch. (Pre-professional degree + 68 graduate credit hours)
Next Visit - 2015 History - Accredited since 1980/81
Track - M. Arch. (Undergraduate degree + 104 graduate credit hours) History - Accredited since 1980/81.
School of Architecture
Accreditation Info
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
117 Temple Hoyne Buell Hall MC-621
611 Lorado Taft Drive
Champaign, IL 61820-6921
p: 217.333.1330
f: 217.244.2900
David Chasco
Director
Degree - Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch. (Pre-professional degree + 62 graduate credit hours)
Next Visit - 2015 History - Accredited since 1973/74
Track - M. Arch. (Undergraduate degree + 65 prerequisite credit hours + 54 graduate credit hours) History - Accredited since 1973/74.
School of Architecture
Accreditation Info
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
School of Architecture
413 Quigley Hall, MC 4337
Carbondale, IL 62901
p: 618-453-3734
f: 618-453-1129
John K. Dobbins
Head
Degree - Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch. (Pre-professional degree + 42 graduate credits)
Next Visit - 2013
History - Candidacy granted January 1, 2008
Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects
Accreditation Info
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects
36 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 1257
Chicago, IL 60603
p: 312.629.6650
f: 312.629.6651
Anders Nereim
Director, Professional Architecture Degree Programs
Degree - Candidate for Master of Architecture
Track - M. Arch.
History - Candidacy granted January 1, 2007
