Program Accreditation
Architecture
The School of Architecture is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. NAAB, the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a two-year term of continuing accreditation, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards. Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a non-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
The University of Kentucky School of Architecture offers the following degree programs:
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, a four-year undergraduate degree requiring a minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Master of Architecture, a two-year or “3+” track NAAB accredited degree that leads to professional licensure (applicants with an undergraduate degree in architecture may begin in the two-year track.) The two-year M.Arch degree requires a minimum of 48 credit hours, and the 3+ track varies based on prior studies.
Licensure Disclosure
States may have additional requirements for programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state. Visit the UK Out-of-State Educational Activities website to learn more about your program.
Additional Resources
2023 Plan to Correct (M.Arch)
2022 NAAB Accreditation Letter (M.Arch)
2022 NAAB Visiting Team Report
2021 NAAB Accreditation Program Report
Conditions for Accreditation, 2020 Edition
Procedures for Accreditation, 2020 Edition
2015 Interim Progress Report
2013 NAAB Accreditation Letter
Procedures for Accreditation, 2012 Edition
Conditions for Accreditation, 2009 Edition
NCARB ARE Pass Rates
Historic Preservation
The Department of Historic Preservation is a member of the National Council for Preservation Education, the leading organization for preservation education in the United States.
Affiliations
Faculty and students are active in a wide range of professional and scholarly organizations, including:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The American Bar Association
The National Council on Public History
The American Historical Association
The Organization of American Historians
The Vernacular Architecture Forum
The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians
Preservation Kentucky
The Association for Preservation Technology
The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation
Interiors
The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design granted by the University of Kentucky meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.
State Authorization Disclosure
Per state laws, distance education courses and programs must be legally authorized in a state prior to offering courses or programs to students residing there. Therefore, program availability varies by state. Students should check the UK Out-of-State Educational Activities website to determine if a distance education program at the University of Kentucky is available in their state of residence.
Student Relocation Disclosure
All distance education students should keep in mind that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. If you plan to move to another state during your program, please contact your program advisor as soon as possible.
Licensure Disclosure
States may have additional requirements for programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state. Visit the UK Out-of-State Educational Activities website to learn more about your program.
Additional Resources
Student Achievement Data
Tuition and Fees Information
Tuition Refund Policies
Financial Aid Information
Product Design
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