This Professional Practice course provides a comprehensive examination of professional practice in architecture, emphasizing ethical responsibility, regulatory frameworks, business operations, licensure, contractual relationships, and financial management. Students will study the legal and ethical obligations of architects; firm structures and risk management strategies; pathways to licensure in Louisiana and the United States; and the contractual relationships that shape project delivery. The course also addresses compensation, career development, mentorship, professional engagement, and the global context of architectural practice, preparing students for responsible professional leadership and informed participation in contemporary practice.
- Primary Instructor: Anzilla Gilmore