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Want to Be an Architect?

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Want to Be an Architect?

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Want to Be an Architect?

Education Experience Examination

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Experience Setting ”A”Architectural Experience Program®

direct supervision by a supervisor licensed as an architect in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction in an organization engaged in the lawful practice of architecture

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Experience Setting ”O”Architectural Experience Program ®

Experience AreasArchitectural Experience Program ®

Project Development & Documentation

7 Tasks1,520 Hours

Construction & Evaluation

6 Tasks360 Hours

Practice Management

16 Tasks160 Hours

Project Planning & Design

17 Tasks1,080 Hours

Project Management

32 Tasks360 Hours

Programming & Analysis

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Jurisdiction RequirementsArchitectural Experience Program ®

Reporting RequirementsArchitectural Experience Program ®

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Architect Registration Examination®

ARE 5.0 DivisionsArchitect Registration Examination® (ARE®)

Project Development & Documentation

120 Items5 Hours

Construction & Evaluation

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Practice Management

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Project Planning & Design120 Items5 Hours

Project Management

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Programming & Analysis

95 Items4 Hours

ResourcesArchitect Registration Examination®

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