New York State - First Professional Degree.

I am an architectural designer with a 2-year M.Arch degree from the University of Michigan which is accredited by NAAB. I also have a 5-year B.Arch degree outside from America.

 

In order to become a licensed architect in New York, the State will give different credits to candidates with different educational background. For example, the state will give a maximum 9 credits to candidates with a First professional degree from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Please see here: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm

I was wondering is my M.Arch degree a first professional degree which can be qualified for the NY 9 educational credits?

 

Thank you so much for your help.

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From my understanding of NAAB and the Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan, I would state that your degree from Michigan qualifies for Category A as listed below.

Category A:

First professional degree from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Maximum credit granted: 9 units

from NAAB website -- 

Accreditation Information

Degree	Master of Architecture
Track	M. Arch. (Pre-professional degree + 2 years)
Next Visit	2017
History	Accredited since 1970/71.