just being curious...

[Aldrin Cruz]

first of all hi to everyone,I'm an Architecture Graduate here in the Philippines,i would like to ask, if i was suppose to go to the states, can i practice architecture there with my current education or do i have to take some classes to be able to pursue my career there,just general question i want to put out there, thanks for any feedbacks you guys can give me,,,

[maria prem]

you will have to do your masters degree in america to be able to work and pursue your architectural degree

[Scott Turner]

Not to mention your have to be certified in what ever state you desire to practice(stamp).

[Andrew Lynn]

There are three requirements for licensure in most of the US and Canada:
1. Education - this has to be an accredited professional degree (a B.Arch or a professional M.Arch from an American or Canadian university with NCARB accreditation). New York State allows you to substitute a non-accredited degree and an apprenticeship, but this is usually done on a case-by-case basis by appeal to the regional person in charge and is being phased out.
2. Internship - after you're a year or two into your education (depending on your program) you cans start interning by joining the IDP program and fulfilling certain requirements. This takes at least 3.5 years at 40 hours/week.
3. Tests - each state administers tests, using the ARE as the base requirement with some states adding more requirements (e.g., in California there's a test on seismic design, or how to cope with earthquakes). You can start taking tests after you have your intern credits, though Texas allows you to take the tests while interning.

Without the license you can work in architecture by being employed by a registered architect, who supervises your work and stamps your drawings. There are also people out there who do limited types of work (e.g., interior renovations) that either don't require a stamp or can be stamped by the engineer (for a fee). However, without the license you will not be able to practice independently, own a stake in an architecture firm or hold the title "Architect".