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29-814: The ARE is developed and maintained by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). The current version of the exam, ARE 5.0, features six divisions that are organized around the progression of a typical architecture project and current practice and are aligned to the experience areas of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) . The earliest examinations were written and scored by each individual state board. Practicing architects, educators, and specialists in other disciplines were organized to prepare and score these tests. Since each state prepared its own test specifications, test questions, and passing standard, there

58-670: A candidate is eligible to take the ARE—in most cases, this is after a candidate meets the board’s education requirement. The majority of states participate in NCARB's eligibility services, which enable NCARB to manage a candidate’s eligibilities. Once a candidate has been made eligible to test, they can begin scheduling exam appointments Candidates can take each of the ARE’s six divisions in person or online through NCARB’s delivery partner, PSI. Divisions are scored by PSI as either pass or fail and then sent to

87-601: A final disciplinary action. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards ( NCARB ) is a nonprofit organization comprising the legally constituted architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands as its members. Its mission

116-717: A person to practice architecture in a jurisdiction, it does signify that he or she has met the highest professional standards established by the registration boards responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The standard requirements for the NCARB Certificate are: There are two alternative ways to earn an NCARB Certificate: the Education Alternative and the Foreign Architect Path to Certification. Earning an NCARB Certificate through one of these alternatives

145-400: Is not accepted by all jurisdictions. Architects interested in earning the NCARB Certificate through one of these programs should verify acceptance with the jurisdiction in which they wish to be licensed prior to pursuing certification. Architects who do not hold a professional architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited architecture program are eligible to apply for an NCARB Certificate through

174-532: Is required by all U.S. jurisdictions and accepted by 11 Canadian provinces to satisfy examination requirements for licensure. It is a computerized exam that assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required to practice architecture independently. An NCARB Record is a detailed, verified record of education and training, and is used to establish qualifications for examination, registration, and certification. A licensure candidate must have an NCARB Record to participate in

203-400: Is to collaborate with licensing boards to facilitate the licensure and credentialing of architects to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NCARB recommends model law, model regulations, and other guidelines for adoption by its member jurisdictions, but each makes its own laws and registration requirements. As a service to its members, NCARB develops, administers, and maintains

232-570: The Architectural Experience Program (AXP), the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), or apply for the NCARB Certificate. The NCARB Certificate facilitates reciprocal registration among all 55 NCARB Member Boards and can be used to support an application for registration in other countries, including Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Although certification does not qualify

261-554: The Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) as well as facilitates reciprocity between jurisdictions through the NCARB Certificate. Illinois became the first state to enact laws regulating the practice of architecture in 1897. In May 1919, during an American Institute of Architects (AIA) convention in Nashville, TN, 15 architects from 13 states came together to form an organization that would become NCARB. Emil Lorch from Ann Arbor, MI,

290-518: The NCARB Education Guidelines . All U.S. jurisdictions accept completion of NCARB's Architectural Experience Program (AXP) to help satisfy their experience requirements. The AXP is a comprehensive training program that was created to ensure that licensure candidates in the architecture profession gain the knowledge and skills required for the independent practice of architecture. The Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

319-526: The NCARB Education Standard as a recommendation to its Member Boards, but requirements often vary between jurisdictions. Those who do not have a degree from a NAAB-accredited program may have their degree evaluated through the NAAB's Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) if they would like to earn an NCARB Certificate. More information on the education requirement can be found in

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348-675: The Education Alternative. The alternative includes two pathways: the Two Times AXP option and the NCARB Certificate Portfolio option. To be eligible for the Two Times AXP option, applicants must: Approved applicants then document two times the required hours of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). To be eligible for the NCARB Certificate Portfolio option, applicants must have at least three years of continuous licensure for

377-466: The Foreign Architect Path to Certification. The program has the following eligibility requirements: International Credential/License Requirement Required Education You must hold a recognized education credential (completed academic degree) in an architecture program that leads to a license/credential for the unlimited practice of architecture in the non-U.S. country. An official transcript of your educational record must be sent directly to NCARB from

406-544: The Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). These boards are organized into six regions: Each U.S. jurisdiction grants individuals an architectural license. To become licensed, there are three essential components required by most jurisdictions: education, experience, and examination. NCARB maintains licensure candidate and architect records as a service to their customers and their member registration boards. Additionally, NCARB develops and administers

435-731: The United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom and is engaged in similar discussions with additional countries. NCARB also administers the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Architects program in the United States. The following individuals have served as presidents of NCARB. Many, though not all, have been Fellows of the American Institute of Architects . Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Too Many Requests If you report this error to

464-762: The applicant's record and issues a Certificate. NCARB assists architects in keeping their skills and knowledge up-to-date through an expertly developed collection of self-study resources. The objective of NCARB's Continuum Education program is to provide a quality continuing education resource, both economical and convenient, that investigates current and emerging topics of interest to practicing architects. The series explores everything from sustainable design to fire safety in buildings to professional conduct to post-occupancy evaluation. All learning units are American Institute of Architects (AIA) Learning Units, and most qualify as Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) units. NCARB has established reciprocal registration for architects in

493-425: The development of the forerunner of today's ARE. At that time, candidates were required to take all nine divisions over a four-day period and the exam was only offered once a year in major cities across the United States. In the late 1980s, as the practice of architecture moved into the computer age, NCARB began to develop a computer-based exam. After a decade of research and development, the last paper-and-pencil test

522-488: The jurisdiction that grants the candidate the authorization to test, which then notifies the candidate. Passed ARE divisions are valid throughout the delivery of the version of the exam under which they were taken and are used to establish appropriate credits under the next version of the exam. Once a candidate has passed all divisions of the ARE, they are considered ARE complete, and their division scores are no longer subject to

551-459: The last three consecutive years in any U.S. jurisdiction without disciplinary action, and any education other than a four-year degree, with significant coursework in architecture. Applicants then create an online portfolio documenting past work experience to satisfy areas of the NCARB Education Standard . Foreign architects who are registered and in good standing in a country outside of the United States or Canada can seek NCARB certification through

580-547: The length of each test and the dates of administration were agreed on, and this concurrence served to achieve the goal of greater consistency in examination questions and scoring. By the late 1950s, standardized testing had made impressive progress. The NCARB examination committees studied the latest developments and converted sections of the syllabus to a multiple-choice format by the mid-1960s and made them available to all of NCARB Member Boards. In 1979, NCARB conducted an extensive "task analysis and validation study" that led to

609-503: The programs most often required to complete jurisdictions’ experience and examination requirements. NCARB also facilitates reciprocity between jurisdictions and acts on behalf of its Member Boards when negotiating international agreements. Most U.S. jurisdictions require a professional degree from a program that is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NCARB publishes

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638-440: The school. Once a candidate has met the requirements, they can use NCARB’s Licensing Requirements Tool to confirm that the U.S. jurisdiction where they want to earn a license accepts the Foreign Architect Path, establish an NCARB Record, and begin submitting supporting documents to establish their eligibility for an NCARB Certificate through the Foreign Architect Path. After these requirements have been documented, NCARB evaluates

667-589: The score validity policy. This score validity policy was established in May 2023 following the retirement of the rolling clock policy, which placed a five-year expiration date on passed exam divisions. NCARB currently offers one version of the exam: ARE 5.0. The ARE 3.0 was introduced in February 1996 and its use was discontinued on February 26, 2006. It utilized a similar structure to 4.0. Graphic vignettes and multiple choice questions were on separate tests. The ARE 3.1

696-552: The six regions, a member board executive director, a public director, and two at-large directors). Additionally, a chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and chief innovation and information officer lead the headquarters in Washington, DC. Over 100 people are on staff in Washington, DC. Today, NCARB comprises the registration boards from the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia , and four U.S. territories (Guam,

725-569: The test, candidates are required to read, understand, and accept the ARE Candidate Agreement, which prohibits any disclosure of exam content. Candidates found to have violated the ARE Candidate Agreement are referred to NCARB's Committee on Professional Conduct. The Committee reviews each case and then recommends a disciplinary action. The cases are then forwarded to the NCARB Board of Directors for review and, if applicable,

754-399: Was elected the organization's first president in May 1920. As expressed by its founding members, NCARB's stated goals were: NCARB is led by a Board of Directors elected by the licensing board members at its Annual Business Meeting each June. It has five officers (president, vice president, second vice president, secretary/treasurer, and the past president) and 10 directors (one from each of

783-628: Was introduced on February 27, 2006. Use was discontinued in 2009. The ARE 4.0 was introduced in July 2008, was available through June 30, 2018, and consisted of seven divisions: ARE 5.0 was introduced in November 2016 and consists of six divisions. These divisions include multiple-choice questions, check-all-that-apply, fill-in-the-blank, hotspot, drag-and-place, and case study questions. All NCARB tests are held in strict security and confidence and are protected by U.S. copyright laws . Before beginning

812-521: Was issued in 1996, and the computer-based exam rolled out in 1997. NCARB conducted comprehensive Practice Analysis studies in 2001, 2007, and 2012 that led to improvements of the ARE. These improvements have since been rolled out in ARE 3.0, ARE 3.1, ARE 4.0, and ARE 5.0, which launched November 1, 2016. ARE 4.0 retired on June 30, 2018. Before an ARE division can be scheduled, candidates must be approved to test and receive eligibility from their state board. Each jurisdiction sets its own rules regarding when

841-401: Was little uniformity among the boards on examination, no effective reciprocity system, and no equal protection for the public across the nation. As NCARB grew, it organized delegates from its Member Boards into working groups during its Annual Meetings to address the problem of exam uniformity. Their efforts eventually led to agreement on a syllabus of written examination subjects. Subsequently,

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