Philadelphia's Charter High School for Architecture and Design was founded by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. This school is the first charter high school for design and architecture in the United States and prides itself on its education of new design technologies, its college preparatory classes and its implementation of necessary architecture and design skills.
The School of Architecture at Philadelphia University offers students a well-rounded education that teaches students to be creative, innovative designers and problem solvers. Students take general education courses as well as architecture specific classes that prepare them for a variety of careers after college. The architecture program at Philadelphia University is accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board.
The Tyler School of Art at Temple University offers Bachelor of Science degrees in architecture, architecture preservation and facilities management. Their Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program prepares students to apply for admission to the two-year accredited Master of Arts program in architecture. Students learn about design, foundation design and architectural visualization techniques.
Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design prepares students for employment with architectural firms. They offer two-year, four-year and part-time degree program options. Students learn about creative thinking, cultural understanding and social responsibility as they relate to the world of architecture.