Intern architect

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Intern Architect is a term often used to describe a person who has successfully completed a professional and accredited degree in Architecture (5-year B.Arch or 1-5-year M.Arch) and is studying for the professional licensure exam. Some states prohibit the use of the word "Architect" (or any derivation there of) from any person not already licensed to practice Architecture. In this case the candidate may be referred to based on the title of their duties, such as "Project Manager".

The slightly different term "Architectural Intern" is used to describe a person who is an active student in an accredited school of Architecture, pursuing a professional degree in Architecture, and is also working in the field of architecture. This title, while often used to describe said individual, is often in violation of state law which typically provision only for the term "Intern Architect" as previously described.

[edit] Intern Development Program

The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a national program in the United States designed to provide structured training for Intern Architects to insure that they are exposed to most aspects of the architectural profession prior to sitting for the Architect Registration Examination.

A candidate works under the tutelage of one or more architects as mentor(s) on a regular basis. Additionally, the intern architect selects a sponsor, who is an architect who does not work for the firm where the intern is employed. Together, the mentor and the sponsor work with the intern to make sure that the intern is actively working towards satisfying the requirements of the IDP program.

The program is based on a points system, where the intern tracks experience in a variety of activities. These activities include contracts, client contact, working drawings, design, field supervision, and other tasks that architects will perform as part of their professional responsibilities.