Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Architectural Engineering is to provide a quality educational experience through which students develop the technical and communication competencies, awareness of the profession, and work ethic expected of an entry-level architectural engineer. The educational program also prepares students with acceptable GPA’s (typically 3.0, or higher) for admission to graduate school as an engineer or as an architect. The Educational Mission is to meet, or exceed, the educational requirements for Architectural Engineering programs as defined by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Educational Objectives
Recent graduates of the Architectural Engineering Program will distinguish themselves in their chosen discipline. To properly fulfill the mission, the program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science program in Architectural Engineering are the following:
- Objective 1 - Graduates employed as Architectural Engineers or in associated professions related to Architectural Engineering and will demonstrate the ability to work productively in the main areas of Architectural Engineering.
- Objective 2 - Graduates recognized for their interdisciplinary perspective to problem-solving and for their teamwork and leadership skills.
- Objective 3 - Graduates who are active in a professional society and involved in continuing education making progress towards professional registration.
- Objective 4 - Graduates who contribute to society, the diversity of their company, and their profession.
Program Requirements
The Architectural Engineering major must complete 120 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements. Included in the 120 semester hours are 6 semester hours of architectural engineering courses selected from one of four optional blocks - Structures, Energy and Building Environmental Systems, Construction Engineering, and Architectural Design & City and Urban Planning.
Accreditation
The undergraduate program in Architectural Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSAE) degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET).
Career Opportunities
Completion of the architectural engineering program provides training for a career in the engineering profession as related to the engineering design and construction of building systems. Training in architectural engineering prepares graduates to pursue a professional career in engineering practice or business. Graduates are also employed in offices of professional engineers engaged in building systems design which include the design of structural, mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems for buildings. In addition, graduates are employed as engineers in the offices of professionals engaged in engineering systems design for architectural projects. Architectural engineering graduates also have opportunities for careers with construction firms and building materials manufacturers where their architectural engineering training is a significant asset.
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