New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 7304. Requirements for a professional license

1. To qualify for a license as an architect, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

2. In lieu of degree and experience requirements specified in subparagraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision one of this section, twelve years of practical experience in architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board may be accepted by the department, provided that each complete year of college study satisfactory to the department may at the discretion of the board be accepted in lieu of two years of experience but not to exceed nine years toward the required total of twelve years.

3. In lieu of degree, experience and examination requirements specified in subparagraphs (2), (3) and (4) of subdivision one of this section, ten years of lawful practice of architecture outside the state satisfactory to the board may be accepted by the department upon the passing of a practical examination satisfactory to the board.

4. In lieu of degree, experience and examination requirements specified in subparagraphs (2), (3) and (4) of subdivision one of this section, a certificate of qualification issued by the national council of architectural registration boards on the basis of the fulfillment of requirments  1 satisfactory to the board may be accepted by the department, provided further that the board shall be authorized to prepare and conduct examinations leading to certification of applicants by the national council of architectural registration boards.