Schools of Architecture
Interested in architecture? In order to begin a career in this exciting and rewarding field, you must first have a degree from an accredited institution. Below is a list of schools that offer you the first step towards your future.
Your education does not end with your degree; next, you will need to complete an internship under a registered architect. The Intern Development Program can guide you through the internship process. Upon completion of the internship, you will need to pass the Architect Registration Examination for your state.
Learning, however, never is complete once you are a registered architect. Some states require you to take continuing education courses in order to keep your licensure. If so, a membership in the AIA can help; the AIA offers continuing education credits throughout the year. AIA also offers free associate memberships to new graduates for the first 18 months after graduation.
In order to get a license in Pennsylvania, you must obtain a degree from an accredited institution.
Accredited Schools
Carnegie Mellon University
School of Architecture
201 College of Fine Arts
Pittsburgh PA 15213
Phone: 412.268.2356
http://www.arc.cmu.edu
Drexel University
Department of Architecture
3201 Arch Street
Philadelphia PA 19104
Telephone: 215.895.2409
http://www.drexel.edu/comad/architecture/index.htm
Philadelphia University
School of Architecture
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
Telephone: 215.951.2700
http://www.philau.edu/architecture/
Penn State University
128 Stuckeman Family Building
University Park PA 16802
Telephone: 814.865.9535
http://www.arch.psu.edu/
Temple University
Architecture Program
1947 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6077
http://www.temple.edu/architecture
University of Pennsylvania
School of Design
207 Meyerson Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6311
Telephone: 215.898.5728
http://www.design.upenn.edu/index.php
Community Colleges
Butler Community College
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003
Telephone: 724.287.8711
http://www.bc3.cc.pa.us
Community College of Philadelphia
Architecture, Design & Construction
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Telephone: 215.751.8010
http://www.ccp.edu/site/
Harrisburg Area Community College
Business, Engineering and Technologies Division
Blocker Hall, Rm. 126
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: 717.780.2503
http://www.hacc.edu
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Telephone: 610.861.5300
http://www.northampton.edu
