What type of an academic degree must I obtain to be eligible to take the Architect Registration Examination in Illinois?
A3. You must have either one of the following degrees: 1. A professional NAAB-accredited degree in architecture — B. Arch. or M. Arch. 2. Until January 1, 2014, a pre-professional 4 year degree in architectural studies from a college that is approved by the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Note that as of January 1, 2014, you must have a professional degree in Architecture (B. Arch. or M. Arch.) to apply for licensure in Illinois. You should be aware that a professional degree in architecture (B.Arch. or a M.Arch.) is currently required for “NCARB certification.” If you have not been licensed to practice architecture in Illinois by July of 1996, you may not be able to obtain NCARB certification with a B.A. or B.S. pre-professional degree in architecture (4-year degree). Without NCARB certification, it may be more difficult or impossible to become licensed in another state by reciprocity. Q4. How much does it cost to establish an NCARB Record? A4. There are three possible cost sc
