Architectural Licensure and Career Development

Architects must be licensed before they can practice architecture as or call themselves an architect. The steps to becoming an Architect are described on the site of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB):
www.NCARB.org

For specifics on the practice of the profession of Architecture in New York State, see: https://www.op.nysed.gov/architecture

The school’s Architect Licensing Advisor is Hannah Borgeson (staff). She recommends these resources for student licensure candidates strategizing for their futures:

• NCARB Licensure Requirements Tool
• NOMA + NCARB Candidate Guide: Finding an Employer That Will Support Your Licensure Goals
• NCARB Licensure Progress Worksheet
• NCARB by the Numbers

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. The AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession: http://www.aia.org/

The Center for Architecture, the AIA New York Chapter, provides resources to both the public and building industry professionals, through exhibitions, programs, and special events. It has study materials available from its library and organizes study groups for licensure candidates: http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=center-for-architecture

SARA, the Society of American Registered Architects, offers an associate membership for individuals pursuing licensure, and for firms committed to supporting their staff on the path to becoming licensed architects. Associate members receive opportunities for up to  120 hours of AXP-recognized experience through SARA Approved HSW’s, access to a network of volunteer Licensing Advisors, coverage of the NCARB AXP Record fee, full access to SARA continuing education and events, and an NCARB-recognized SARA Transcript.

The American Institute of Architect Students (AIAS) is a student-run organization that has been working for the betterment of the Architectural Education Community for over 50 years:
http://www.aias.org/about/about/

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1912 to advance the quality of architectural education and to provide a forum for ideas on the leading edge of architectural thought: http://www.acsa-arch.org/

You may download a copy of the NCARB Handbook on Certification at:
https://www.ncarb.org/sites/default/files/Certification_Guidelines.pdf

Landscape Architecture Licensure

ASLA on Licensure: https://www.asla.org/licensure.aspx

CLARB (Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards): https://www.clarb.org/

For specifics on the practice of the profession of landscape architecture in New York State, see: https://www.op.nysed.gov/landscape-architecture