what's the matter? never seen a fifty-year-old stripper cry before?

[longslowaccident]

So who knows some stuff about architecture?

I need some general info (schooling, internships(?), jobs, processes, etc) for a story. Yes, I know I can Google this, but I really don't feel like reading 65786415 pages that I won't understand when, for the most part, the gist is all I really want.

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[sarcasticsra]

I weirdly do, because I did a bunch of research once for a character. Mostly I just know about the education/licensing process. You can do a 4+2 thing, where you get an undergrad degree (bachelor of arts or bachelor of science in architecture) and then do a two-year Master of Architecture program. Or you can have an undergrad degree in whatever you'd like, and do a three or three and a half year Master of Architecture program. You can also do a five-year Bachelor of Architecture program. (Though if you're interested in teaching later on, this one isn't enough. You usually have to do additional schooling. It's also sometimes broken up: three year general, two year additional.)

In general: You need a B. Arch or M. Arch to be able to take the ARE, which is the licensing exam. (B.S. Arch or B.A. Arch aren't enough on their own, although some states will take those plus X years of experience.) Also (usually) before taking the ARE, you have to complete the Intern Development Program, though depending on the state, sometimes you can take the ARE while you're in the process of completing it. 5,600 hours minimum, for that, with specific areas where you need experience. See here. Some states require three years of additional experience after that, too.

I suggest going here for further research on requirements. It has them broken down by state. The site overall, too, is a great tool.

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The character needing the info (sup Terry) is in Canada, and it takes place in the future (like ten years?), so there's some wiggle room? MY EYES ARE GLAZING OVER oh jeez schooling. Poor Terry--but he's so damn determined he does make it through.