Architect Registration in Arizona

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1 Which path is for me? Architect Registration in Arizona A Licensure Path "A" I have a NAAB accredited degree: - NAAB accredited Bachelor's of Architecture (B.Arch) - NAAB accredited Master's of Architecture (M.Arch) B Licensure Path "B" I have a non-naab accredited degree: - 4 year Bachelor's of Science in Architecture (B.S.Arch) - 4 year Bachelor's of Art in Architecture (B.A.Arch) - Any other non-naab degree C Licensure Path "C" I have a foreign Architecture degree D Licensure Path "D" I don't have a degree, but I've been working in the profession Where do I start?

2 A Licensure Path "A" NAAB Accredited Degree 60-months education experience Initial Required Experience: - NAAB Accredited Degrees -- 5-year Bachelor's of Architecture (B.Arch) -- Master's Architecture (M.Arch) -- Candidate will receive 60-months education experience for one of the above degrees * Page 1 of 2 * Candidate must have completed one of the two degrees noted above Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 1: - Candidate files application with Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AzBTR) [4-page application + fee] AZ Step 2: - Candidate requests degree transcript (completed degree) be sent by University directly to AzBTR * - Degree transcript cannot be sent by the candidate AZ Step 3: - AzBTR reviews candidate's licensure application (application & degree transcripts) AZ Step 4: - AzBTR sets candidate's eligibility date - Authorizes candidate to begin taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) Continue to AZ Step 5 IDP Step 1: - Candidate files application with NCARB begins the Intern Development Program [on-line - Candidate may file with NCARB as early as the freshman year of a NAAB accredited degree IDP Step 2: - Candidate submits work experience to NCARB via IDP's electronic Employment Verification Report (eevr) - Candidate may retroactively document up to six months work experience via eevr - Candidate must report work experience in a maximum of six-month increments to NCARB IDP Step 3: - Candidate completes IDP by fulfilling the program's 5,600 experience hours (distributed across 16 experience areas) - Candidate shall request NCARB to transmit IDP council record to AzBTR Continue to IDP Step 4 Intern Development Program (separate from AZ process)

3 Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 5: - Candidate begins taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) - Candidate has (5) five years to complete all seven AREs * *Five year period begins with the first exam date regardless of test result (pass or fail) AZ Step 6: - Candidate completes professional experience requirements (3-years minimum required) - Candidate submits Certificates of Experience form [2-page document] to EACH employer - Employer(s) submit Certificates of Experience form directly to AzBTR - Form cannot be sent by the candidate A Licensure Path "A" NAAB Accredited Degree 60-months education experience AZ Step 7: Candidate is eligible for licensure upon: -- Successful completion of required professional/education experience (96 mos.) -- Successful completion of NCARB's Intern Development Program -- Passing all seven Architect Registration Exams AZ Step 8: - Candidate receives license from AzBTR - Candidate becomes an Architect! IDP Step 4: - NCARB transmits council record to AzBTR as proof of successful completion of IDP * * required as part of AZ licensure Page 2 of 2 Intern Development Program (separate from AZ process)

4 B Licensure Path "B" Non-NAAB Accredited Degree 24 to 48 month education experience (depending on degree) Initial Required Experience: - Non-NAAB Accredited Degree -- Non-NAAB accredited Bachelor's of Architecture (B.Arch) = 48 months credit * -- Bachelor's of Science in Architecture (B.S.Arch) = 36 months credit * -- Bachelor's of Art in Architecture (B.A.Arch) = 36 months credit * -- All other related degrees = 24 months credit * Page 1 of 2 -- Candidate must meet minimum 60-months experience to begin taking Architect Registration Exams (ARE) and prior to enrolling in the Intern Development Program (IDP) -- Remaining balance of 60-months must be via professional experience to supplement educational credit noted above * Subject to board review of degree transcript and final AzBTR determination Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 1: - Candidate files application with Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AzBTR) [4-page application + fee] AZ Step 2a: - Candidate requests degree transcript (completed degree) be sent by University directly to AzBTR * - Degree transcript cannot be sent by the candidate AZ Step 2b: - Candiate submits professional experience (12-36 months depending on degree) - Candidate must demonstrate a minimum 60-months total experience (education + professional experience) Experience (COE) form [2-pg. document] to EACH employer - Employer(s) submit COE directly to BTR - Form cannot be sent by candidate Continue to AZ Step 3

5 Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process B Licensure Path "B" Non-NAAB Accredited Degree 24 to 48 month education experience (depending on degree) AZ Step 3: - AzBTR reviews candidate's licensure application (application & degree transcripts) AZ Step 4a: - AzBTR sets candidate's eligibility date and authorizes candidate to begin taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) AZ Step 4b: - AzBTR notifies NCARB that candidate is eligible to begin Intern Development Program (IDP) AZ Step 5: - Candidate begins taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) - Candidate has (5) five years to complete all seven AREs * *Five year period begins with the first exam date regardless of test result (pass or fail) AZ Step 6: - Candidate completes remaining professional experience requirements (to reach total 96 months experience) Experience form(s) per AZ Step 2b IDP Step 1: - Candidate files application with NCARB begins Intern Development Program [on-line IDP Step 2: - Candidate submits work experience to NCARB via IDP's electronic Employment Verification Report (eevr) - Candidate may retroactively document up to six months work experience via eevr - Candidate must report work experience in a maximum of six-month increments to NCARB IDP Step 3: - Candidate completes IDP by fulfilling the program's 5,600 experience hours (distributed across 16 experience areas) - Candidate shall request NCARB to transmit IDP council record to AzBTR IDP Step 4: - NCARB transmits council record to AzBTR as proof of successful completion of IDP * * required as part of Arizona licensure AZ Step 7: Candidate is eligible for licensure upon: -- Successful completion of required professional/education experience (96 mos.) -- Successful completion of NCARB's Intern Development Program -- Passing all seven Architect Registration Exams AZ Step 8: - Candidate receives license from AzBTR - Candidate becomes an Architect! Page 2 of 2 Intern Development Program (contingent on AZ step 4b)

6 C Licensure Path "C" Foreign Architect Degree 24 to 48 month education experience (depending on degree) Initial Required Experience: - Foreign Degree -- Foreign Bachelor's of Architecture (B.Arch) = 48 months credit * -- Foreign Master's of Architecture (M.Arch) = 48 months credit * -- All other foreign related degrees = 24 months credit * Page 1 of 2 -- Candidate must meet minimum 60-months experience to begin taking Architect Registration Exams & Intern Development Program -- Remaining balance of 60-months must be via professional experience to supplement educational credit noted above * Subject to board review of degree transcript and final AzBTR determination Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 1: - Candidate files application with Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AzBTR) [4-page application + fee] AZ Step 2a: - Candidate requests degree transcript (completed degree) be sent by University directly to AzBTR * - Degree transcript must be in English - Degree transcript cannot be sent by the candidate * EESA approved degree transcripts are generally accepted by AzBTR AZ Step 2b: - Candiate submits professional experience (12-36 months depending on degree) - Candidate must demonstrate a minimum 60-months total experience (education + professional experience) Experience (COE) form [2-pg. document] to EACH employer - Employer(s) submit COE directly to BTR - Form cannot be sent by candidate EESA Step 1: - Candidate files application with EESA to evaluate foreign degree relative to U.S. NAAB degree [on-line application + fee] EESA Step 2: - EESA reviews candidate's foreign degree determines compatibility with U.S. NAAB degree requirements -- EESA will either grant degree compatibility or reject foreign degree EESA Step 3: - If foreign degree is accepted, EESA will recommend candidate for IDP EESA Degree Review (not req'd. for AZ, req'd. for NCARB certificate) Continue to AZ Step 3

7 Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process C Licensure Path "C" Foreign Architect Degree 24 to 48 month education experience (depending on degree) AZ Step 3: - AzBTR reviews candidate's licensure application (application & degree transcripts) AZ Step 4a: - AzBTR sets candidate's eligibility date and authorizes candidate to begin taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) AZ Step 4b: - AzBTR notifies NCARB that candidate is eligible to begin Intern Development Program (IDP) AZ Step 5: - Candidate begins taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) - Candidate has (5) five years to complete all seven AREs * *Five year period begins with the first exam date regardless of test result (pass or fail) AZ Step 6: - Candidate completes remaining professional experience requirements (to reach total 96 months experience) Experience form(s) per AZ Step 2b IDP Step 1: - Candidate files application with NCARB begins Intern Development Program [on-line Page 2 of 2 IDP Step 2: - Candidate submits work experience to NCARB via IDP's electronic Employment Verification Report (eevr) - Candidate may retroactively document up to six months work experience via eevr - Candidate must report work experience in a maximum of six-month increments to NCARB IDP Step 3: - Candidate completes IDP by fulfilling the program's 5,600 experience hours (distributed across 16 experience areas) - Candidate shall request NCARB to transmit IDP council record to AzBTR IDP Step 4: - NCARB transmits council record to AzBTR as proof of successful completion of IDP * * required as part of Arizona licensure AZ Step 7: Candidate is eligible for licensure upon: -- Successful completion of required professional/education experience (96 mos.) -- Successful completion of NCARB's Intern Development Program -- Passing all seven Architect Registration Exams AZ Step 8: - Candidate receives license from AzBTR - Candidate becomes an Architect! Intern Development Program (contingent on AZ step 4b)

8 D Licensure Path "D" No Educational Degree 0 months education experience Initial Required Experience: - No education degree -- All 96 months shall be in the form of professional experience Page 1 of 2 Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 1: - Candidate files application with Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AzBTR) [4-page application + fee] AZ Step 2: - Candiate submits professional experience requirements (60 months minimum required) Experience form [2-page document] to EACH employer - Employer(s) submit Certificate of Experience form directly to AzBTR - Form cannot be sent by the candidate AZ Step 3: - AzBTR reviews candidate's licensure application (application & certificates of experience) AZ Step 4a: - AzBTR sets candidate's eligibility date and authorizes candidate to begin taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) Continue to AZ Step 4b

9 Arizona Board of Technical Registration Process AZ Step 4b: - AzBTR notifies NCARB that candidate is eligible to begin Intern Development Program (IDP) AZ Step 5: - Candidate begins taking the seven Architect Registration Exams (ARE) - Candidate has (5) five years to complete all seven AREs * *Five year period begins with the first exam date regardless of test result (pass or fail) AZ Step 6: - Candidate completes remaining professional experience requirements (to reach total 96 months experience) Experience form(s) per AZ Step 2b D Licensure Path "D" No Educational Degree 0 months education experience IDP Step 1: - Candidate files application with NCARB begins Intern Development Program [on-line IDP Step 2: - Candidate submits work experience to NCARB via IDP's electronic Employment Verification Report (eevr) - Candidate may retroactively document up to six months work experience via eevr - Candidate must report work experience in a maximum of six-month increments to NCARB IDP Step 3: - Candidate completes IDP by fulfilling the program's 5,600 experience hours (distributed across 16 experience areas) - Candidate shall request NCARB to transmit IDP council record to AzBTR IDP Step 4: - NCARB transmits council record to AzBTR as proof of successful completion of IDP * * required as part of Arizona licensure AZ Step 7: Candidate is eligible for licensure upon: -- Successful completion of required professional/education experience (96 mos.) -- Successful completion of NCARB's Intern Development Program -- Passing all seven Architect Registration Exams AZ Step 8: - Candidate receives license from AzBTR - Candidate becomes an Architect! Page 2 of 2 Intern Development Program (contingent on AZ step 4b)