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Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Chapter One:The Definition of an Architect.

What Do Architects Do?

Why Architecture?

Is Architecture for You?

QUESTION—What Is Architecture?

Profile of the Profession.

Diversity.

QUESTION—What Are the Most Important Skills an Architect Needs to Be Successful?

Chapter Two:The Education of an Architect.

Preparation: Pre–High School.

Toys.

Books.

Activities.

Selected Books on Architecture for Children.

Resources.

Preparation: High School.

Academic Coursework.

Exploration.

Visits.

Summers.

After-school Programs.

QUESTION—What Advice Would You Provide to Someone Who Wants to Be an Architect?

Routes to an Accredited Degree.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.).

Pre-professional Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.).

Undergraduate Degrees (B.A./B.S.) in Fields Other than Architecture and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.).

Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch.).

Post-professional Degrees.

Decision-making Process.

You.

Institution.

Architecture Program.

Resources.

Promotional Materials, Videos, Catalogs, and Websites.

Guide to Architecture Schools.

New England Career Day in Architecture.

Campus Visits.

Admissions Counselor/Administrator.

Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Architects.

NAAB Architecture Program Report (APR)/Visiting Team Report (VTR).

Ranking of Architecture Programs.

Application Process.

Application.

Personal Statement.

Test Scores.

Transcripts.

Portfolio.

Recommendations.

You Are an Architecture Student.

NAAB Student Performance Criteria.

Courses.

Architecture Electives: A Sample.

Academic Enrichment.

Independent Study.

Minors/Certificates.

Double Major/Degrees/Dual Degrees.

Off-campus Programs (Semester Abroad/Exchange Program).

Lecture Series.

Community Service.

Mentoring.

Student Organizations.

Conclusion.

Chapter Three:The Experience of an Architect.

Gaining Experience as a Student.

Shadow.

Volunteer.

Research with Faculty.

Externship.

Internship.

Cooperative Education.

Career-related Experience (Part-time/Summer).

Full-time Positions.

QUESTION—What Do You Look for in Hiring a New Designer?

A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.

Assessment.

Research.

Connections.

Help.

Interim Positions.

Tools.

Experience.

Commitment.

Transition.

Moving toward Licensure.

Intern Development Program (IDP).

Intern Development Program (IDP) Training Areas.

Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

NCARB Certification.

Chapter Four:The Careers of an Architect.

Career Designing.

Assessing.

Values.

Interests.

Skills.

Exploring.

Decision-making.

Planning.

Career Paths.

The Careers of an Architect.

Chapter Five:The Future of the Architecture Profession.

QUESTION: What Do You See as the Future for the Architecture Profession?

Appendix A:The Resources of an Architect.

Collateral Organizations.

Architecture-related Associations.

Associations—Related Careers.

Architectural History.

Construction.

Design—Graphic, Industrial, Furniture, Lighting.

Planning/Landscape Architecture.

Technical/Engineering.

Interior Design.

Historic Preservation.

Institutions Dedicated to Architecture.

Community Service.

Recommended Reading.

Websites.

Appendix B:NAAB/CACB-Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada.

Appendix C:Career Profiles.

Index.