# What’s in a Degree?

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Podcast: [NCARB](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncarb-7868300)
Published: 2026-06-03T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Education has long been one of the pillars of architectural licensure—but what does a degree actually demonstrate? This episode examines how education fits into licensure today and why it is central to conversations about access, equity, and competency. Andy speaks with Jeremy Fretts , NCARB’s Assistant Vice President for Education and Certification, about NAAB-accredited degrees, jurisdictional requirements, and how NCARB’s Competency Standard may create new ways to recognize learning. Then, Ingalil Wahlroos-Ritter , a licensed architect and educator, shares her perspective from both NAAB-accredited programs and community college education. She discusses affordability, career readiness, professional literacy, and the value of multiple educational pathways. Find out more about Pathways to Practice .

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