02-288-12 Me. Code R. § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 288-12-3 - Pathways to Licensure

1.Professional Degree from NAAB Accredited Program. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect by:

A. Providing evidence of receiving a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture or equivalent or higher degree from an academic institution in the United Statesand the degree program was accredited by NAAB not later than two (2) years after the degree was received;

and

B. Demonstrating completion of the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

C. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

2.Professional Degree in Architecture from a Program Accredited or Certified by CACB. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect by:

A. Providing evidence of receiving one of the following:

i. A Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture or equivalent or higher degree from an academic institution in Canada and the degree program was accredited by CACB not later than two (2) years after the degree was received;

ii. A Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture or equivalent or higher degree from a Canadian university that was certified by CACB;

and

B. Demonstrating at least three (3) years' full time architectural work experience. The experience must be comprised of a combination of experience gained under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed architect or architects engaged in the practice of architecture as a profession and completion of either:

i. The Canadian provincial Internship in Architecture Program, as verified by the applicant's Canadian Experience Record Book;

ii. The NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

C. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

3.Professional Degree from Non-Accredited Program. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect by:

A. Providing evidence of receiving a professional degree from an architectural degree program that was neither accredited nor certified, but which substantially satisfies the credit hour and area distribution requirements for coursework set forth in the NCARB Education Standard;

and

B. Demonstrating at least three (3) years of full time architectural work experience. The experience must be comprised of a combination of experience gained under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed architect or architects engaged in the practice of architecture as a profession and completion of the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

C. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

4.Pre-Professional Degree. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect by:

A. Providing evidence of receiving a 4-year baccalaureate degree with a concentration in architecture that is a component of an NAAB-accredited, CACB-accredited or CACB-certified professional degree program, including but not limited to Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architectural Studies, or a major in architecture, or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture;

and

B. Demonstrating at least nine (9) years of full time architectural work experience. The experience must be comprised of a combination of experience gained under the direct supervision of an experienced and hcensed architect or architects engaged in the practice of architecture as a profession and completion of the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

C. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

5.Degree in Field Other than Architecture. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect by:

A. Providing evidence of receiving a bachelor's degree or higher in a field other than architecture;

and

B. Demonstrating at least eleven (11) years of full time architectural work experience. The experience must be comprised of a combination of experience gained under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed architect or architects engaged in the practice of architecture as a profession and completion of the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

C. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

6.Experience Only. An applicant may qualify for licensure as an architect with no postsecondary baccalaureate or higher degree by:

A. Demonstrating at least thirteen (13) years of full time architectural work experience. The experience must be comprised of a combination of experience gained under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed architect or architects engaged in the practice of architecture as a profession and completion of the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP);

and

B. Demonstrating a passing grade on each division of the ARE.

02-288 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 3