The College of Architecture at Georgia Tech consists of undergraduate programs in Architecture, Building Construction, and Industrial Design as well as graduate programs in Architecture and City Planning. The College has an enrollment of more than 800 students and employs more than 80 faculty members. The Undergraduate Program in Architecture, the largest in the College, has more than 300 students. Formally established in 1908, Georgia Tech's Architecture Program is one of the oldest programs in the nation. The Bachelor of Science program prepares students for graduate level studies in architecture, for graduate study in related fields, or for a variety of career options related to architecture, the building industry, or government service.
Most states require that an individual intending to become an architect hold an accredited degree.
The Master of Architecture, which requires a minimum of three years of study following an unrelated bachelor's degree or two years following a related pre-professional bachelor's degree. These professional degrees are structured to educate those who aspire to registration and licensure to practice as architects. The pre-professional degree is useful to those wishing a foundation in the field of architecture, as preparation for either continued education in a professional degree program or for employment options in fields related to architecture. Individuals gaining licensure through this process, however, will generally not be qualified to practice architecture in any state other than Georgia because most states require completion of the professional degree , the Bachelor of Architecture or the Master of Architecture, as one qualification for licensure. Those individuals planning a career as a practicing architect, therefore, are strongly encouraged to seek a professional degree in architecture.