Architects design functional, safe, and economical buildings and structures that suit the needs of the people who use them.   They provide professional services and are often involved in every developmental stage of the construction process.  The architect is required to design, engineer, manage, supervise and communicate with clients and builders.  Most of their time is spent in an office with occasional trips to construction sites. 

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to architecture majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Lab in Lucina 235.

Acoustical Engineer                        
Architect
Architectural Journalist                    
Architectural Photographer
Building Assessor                            
Building Contractor
Civil Engineers                                 
Computer Applications Specialist
Construction Lawyer            
Construction Manager         
Consultant                                         
Contract Administrator        
Contract Lawyer                               
Contract Negotiator             
Contractor                                         
Cost Accountant                   
Drafter                                               
Educator       
Electrical Engineer                          
Engineer       
Environmental Designer                  
Equipment Planner                          
Financial Analyst                              
Graphic Designer                
Industrial Designers                         
Information Technologist                 
Insurance Underwriter                      
Interior Designer                 
Landscape Architect                       
Manufacturer                         
Mechanical Engineer                       
Merchandising Analyst                    
Model Maker                                    
Operational Programmer    
Personnel Manager                         
Preservationist                                             
Project Manager                              
Public Administrator                         
Public Relations                                
Researcher/Tester   
Special Design Analyst                   
Structural Engineer              
Supplier                                             
Surveyor                                
Technical Writer                               
Technician                                 
Urban Planner                      
Zoning/Building Code Analyst

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Lab, Lucina 235

The College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Architecture Careers (OCC 12)

Web Sites:

BSU Dept. of Architecture: http://www.bsu.edu/architecture/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Architecture):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com:   http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org 
American Design Drafting Association:  http://www.adda.org
American Institute of Architects:  http://www.aia.org
American Institute of Contractors:  http://www.aicnet.org
Architecture Resource Directory: http://www.architecture.com/go/Architecture/Reference/Links_1379.html
Boston Society of Architects:  http://www.architects.org
Career Info for Architecture:  http://www.e-architect.com
CareerPark—Architecture:  http://www.careerpark.com/jobs/archlist.html
ChicagoArchitecture Foundation:  http://www.architecture.org
Cyburbia:  http://cyburbia.org
Habitat for Humanity:  http://www.habitat.org
Job Hunting for Architects:   http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/jobs.html