Ethical Guidelines for Architects
- Course Number: R1010
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $20
Course Outline
This course is designed to empower licensed architects with a solid foundation in professional ethics, emphasizing integrity, accountability, and transparency. This course explores the AIA Code of Ethics, state-specific guidelines, and practical strategies for addressing ethical challenges. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to navigate conflicts of interest, uphold confidentiality, maintain competence, and address social and environmental responsibilities essential to the architectural profession.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in architectural practice;
- Be able to apply professional codes of ethics to real-world scenarios;
- Be able to evaluate the legal implications of unethical behavior; and
- Be able to uphold professional responsibility and ethical standards in practice.