Hi, I am a BS Architecture student in Texas. I just found out that some states like CA, AZ, CO, and OK does not require a professional degree. I was wondering if I could get my license in OK with my pre-professional degree and then transfer my license to TX. Would I have to live in OK and get my experience there to get my license or can I get my experience in TX and then go to OK to take my test. Do I need to be an OK resident? Would it be worth it or should I get my masters when I graduate? If so what are the best graduate schools for architecture in Texas? I am attending UTSA right now, but will probably go to UH, UT, or TAMU for graduate school. I was told that @Rick12 might know something about this, so if you do your help would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
Texas - Rice University all the way!
No. Texas requires a professional degree for reciprocity
No. You can get an OK license without ever having stepped foot in OK. My initial license is from Wisconsin. I got it without leaving California.
OK has no residency requirement. Only Puerto Rico and Tennessee do for initial license.
Masters
Design Intelligence says Rice followed by UT-Austin. I’ve worked with 2 people who went to A&M. One in the 00’s, one in the 60s.
Thanks so much for your help. I will stay in Texas and get my masters. Thank you for your time and help.
Sorry I missed your question. As mentioned reciprocity has gotten more difficult. You really need a professional degree.
There are several good schools in Texas. Rice and UT Austin are at the top. We hire some really strong students from UT Arlington. I am not a big fan of A&M, but I was there for a student review last week and I saw some nice graduate work on the walls. I have no personal experience with UH, but I hear good things about the program.
rick