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Architectural engineers envision, plan, and construct vital residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and infrastructure. Our graduates are highly sought after in expanding industries, and we focus on hands-on, practical education through lab work and participation in design teams like the Solar House Design Team, Steel Bridge Design Team, and Engineers Without Borders.
The architectural engineering bachelor's program requires 129 credit hours. New students begin with foundational courses while exploring potential majors and career paths. In your initial semesters, you'll complete core engineering classes shared across departments. Upon finishing these prerequisites, you can apply to join the civil, architectural, and environmental engineering department, with admission virtually guaranteed for qualified students.
The curriculum covers structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles applied to acoustics, lighting, environmental systems, and construction methods for creating cost-effective buildings like shopping centers, corporate offices, sports arenas, and transportation hubs. Construction engineering coursework focuses on building methods, budget planning, project oversight, quality management, and contract supervision.
This diverse profession allows for specialization while collaborating with architects and other engineering experts to design innovative structures that will shape tomorrow's intelligent urban spaces and durable infrastructure.
Effective communication is crucial for architectural engineers. Professionals in this field regularly interact with property developers, landscape designers, community members, urban developers, construction teams, government representatives, legal professionals, and public health organizations regarding health-related building considerations.