Licensure is a mandatory process that sets standards for architecture programs and ensures that candidates are qualified to enter the profession. It is necessary to obtain licensure to practice architecture legally. Architecture programs must meet the standards set by regulatory boards to become accredited. The Accreditation Board for Architecture and Engineering grants accreditation to programs that meet the standards required for licensure.
The process of licensure involves passing an examination and fulfilling a specific education and internship component. This ensures that candidates have sufficient knowledge, skills, and experience to practice architecture. Licensure also helps protect the public by ensuring that architects practice ethically and responsibly.
In summary, licensure is a necessary process to qualify candidates to practice architecture and protects the public by ensuring that architects are competent and ethical in their practice. Accreditation of architecture programs by regulatory boards plays a crucial role in setting the standards for licensure.
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