Can you attend Harvard and become an architect?

Harvard University does not offer a major in architecture. However, students can take architecture courses as part of their undergraduate studies. Harvard offers a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Art History with a concentration in Architecture and Urban Studies. This concentration allows students to explore the history, theory, and practice of architecture and urban planning. Students in this concentration take courses in architectural history, theory, design, and urban planning. They also have the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects and participate in internships with architecture and planning firms.

After completing their undergraduate studies at Harvard, students who are interested in pursuing a career in architecture can apply to graduate school in architecture. There are many accredited architecture programs in the United States and abroad. Some popular architecture schools include the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, the Yale School of Architecture, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

In order to become a licensed architect, students must complete a bachelor's degree in architecture and then pass the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The ARE is a national exam that tests candidates' knowledge of architecture and building design. Once they have passed the ARE, students can become licensed architects and practice architecture in the United States.