Colleges and Universities
California Schools with NAAB-Accredited Programs
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredits professional programs in architecture offered by institutions accredited by a US regional accrediting agency. All 55 US licensing boards accept a degree from a NAAB program for licensure (37 boards require it). The following list is California-specific; however, you may use the NAAB school search to find more accredited programs.
San Francisco, CA 94105-3410
Phone:
(415) 274-2200
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
![Academy of Art University Academy of Art University](/images/schools/academy_of_art_university.png)
Riverside, CA 92504-3206
Phone:
(877) 228-3615
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
![California Baptist University California Baptist University](/images/schools/california_baptist_university.png)
San Francisco, CA 94107-2247
Phone:
(415) 703-9561
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
![California College of the Arts California College of the Arts](/images/schools/california_college_of_the_arts.png)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-9000
Phone:
(805) 756-1316
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
![California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo](/images/schools/california_polytechnic_state_university_-_san_luis_obispo.png)
Pomona, CA 91768-2557
Phone:
(909) 869-2683
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
![California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State Polytechnic University, Pomona](/images/schools/california_state_polytechnic_university_-_pomona.png)
San Diego, CA 92101-6634
Phone:
(619) 684-8777 or
(800) 490-7081
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
- Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)
![NewSchool of Architecture and Design NewSchool of Architecture and Design](/images/schools/newschool_of_architecture_and_design.png)
![NewSchool of Architecture and Design: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) NewSchool of Architecture and Design: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)](/images/schools/ipal.png)
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1822
Phone:
(213) 613-2200
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
![Southern California Institute of Architecture Southern California Institute of Architecture](/images/schools/southern_california_institute_of_architecture.png)
Berkeley, CA 94720-1800
Phone:
(510) 642-4942
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
![University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley](/images/schools/university_of_california_-_berkeley.png)
Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001
Phone:
(310) 267-4704
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
Note: Only the M. Arch. I is recognized as a NAAB-approved program.
![University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles](/images/schools/university_of_california_-_los_angeles.png)
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0001
Phone:
(213) 740-3775
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
- Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)
![University of Southern California University of Southern California](/images/schools/university_of_southern_california.png)
![University of Southern California: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) University of Southern California: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)](/images/schools/ipal.png)
Burbank, CA 91504-1052
Phone:
(818) 252-5121
Degree(s)/Program(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
- Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)
![Woodbury University Woodbury University](/images/schools/woodbury_university.png)
![Woodbury University: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) Woodbury University: Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)](/images/schools/ipal.png)