While you may think that the education of an architect is simply a five-, six-, or seven year degree program; in reality, it is lifelong. This section on EDUCATION is divided into four subsections each designed to provide you more insight into the more formal educational process.

Drafting 101 - provide you insight of what you can do now to prepare for a career as an architect. Written more directly for those of you still in high school, this section will outline what courses to consider, but also what activities to pursue.

Selecting a Program - provides a detailed account of the selection of the "right" architecture program. It outlines the various degree program formats, the paths to graduation, the criteria to consider when selecting a program, varous resources available to you, and the application process.

You Are an Architecture Student - provides the true experiences of being an architecture student; it details a typcial architectural curriculum, enrichment programs available at most architecture programs, and some insider's guide to surviving as an architecture student.

Accredited Programs - provides an immediate link to all accredited programs via the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)