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Executive Master of Architecture

The Executive Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) is designed for professionals that have entered the architecture field with a Bachelor of Science of Architecture(or a pre-professional equivilant), have obtained an architect license, and would like to obtain an NAAB accredited degree, on an accelerated track. The traditional M.Arch. track for holders of a 4-year/pre-professional degree in architecture takes about two years to complete.

Two Programs that currently offer the Exective Master of Architecture (M.Arch.): NewSchool of Architecture + Design Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Requirements include: -A Pre-professional degree in architecture (4-year) -Architect's license

Some states allow interns without an professional/accredited to degree obtain an architect license through additional work experience. As of Nov 2012, the list includes: New York, Arizona, Maryland, Illinois (until Jan 2014), Most states do not have a residency requirement for licensure, which opens up licensure possibilities for individuals that are unable to get licensed in their home state (on account of the professional degree requirement). Once the first architect license is obtained, one qualifies for the Executive Master of Architecture track.

The Merits of obtaining a professional degree (B.Arch. or M.Arch.): Without an accredited degree, an architect is unable to get NCARB certified, hold a full AIA membership, and falls short of the industry standards to meet most employment requirements. NCARB certification facilitates obtaining reciprical lisences between states. Also, the acronym AIA behind an architect's name has become the industry identifyer to other fields in the building industry and is far more recogniable than the RA (Registered Architect) title.

With the pre-professional degree (B.S.Arch.) one can hold an Associate AIA membership and obtain an architect license in a handful of states. To work in other states, they must apply for reciprical licenses at each and every state they desire to work in, through a much longer process than if one is NCARB certified. Some states, however, do not allow architects without an NAAB accredited degree to obtain a reciprical license.