48-661 Professional Development

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is designed to focus on professional and personal development for a career within the discipline of architecture. The goal of the course is to make students more marketable, preparing them to become valuable professionals within a global economy. Emphasis is placed on building a personal career portfolio, which includes a resume, LinkedIn profile and techniques to prepare for internship and employment interviews. The course will also discuss issues within the modern workplace, such as business etiquette, the value of networking, DEI initiatives and hostile work environments. Students will gain an understanding and the importance of the path to licensure and Architectural Experience Program (AXP).

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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