Architecture Degree Online
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Prior to 2008, this program was only available to Canadian students with 10 local design studios chapters scattered throughout Canada. Fortunately, starting from 2008, this online architecture degree will be available to everyone.
RAIC is joining Canada's leading online university to offer this excellent online architecture program. RAIC and Athabasca Universit are working on moving the design studio entirely online. This prgoram will to be the first complete architectural program available online that offer an accredited architecture degree.
Margaret Haughey, PhD, Vice-president Academic at Athabasca University announced the partnership:
"Athabasca University and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada are joining forces to provide architectural training through distance education. A memorandum of understanding signed by the partner institutions has activated a process through which Athabasca University will become the education provider for the RAIC Syllabus Program".
"The planned distance program will give students who are unable to attend a campus-based school of architecture access to architectural education. Graduates will earn an RAIC professional diploma in architecture". Says Haughey
"A conceptual design for the program has been completed and it is now going through the first program approval steps at Athabasca University. Eventually, the program will be submitted for approval of the Campus Alberta Quality Council". Says Haughey
If you are interested on becoming a draftsman, and choose to take some online architectural courses through other institutions, or for any other reasons, then you should make sure the courses are accredited and will count toward some kind of a final degree.
About The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and Athabasca University:
"The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, established in 1907, is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada and represents more than 3,200 practicing architects. The purpose of the RAIC Syllabus Program is to provide architectural education nationally through practical experience and courses of study for aspiring and current members of the profession and for members of the public who have a personal interest in architecture".
About Athabasca University:
"Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is one of the worlds foremost and fastest growing online and distance education specialists, serving 34,000 students worldwide. AU offers over 700 courses in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree, diploma and certificate programs.
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