Double Majoring in Architecture and Architectural Engineering???

jritch
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:50:30 +0000

I originally considered the same thing last year when I was a senior. However engineering and architecture are the complete opposite of each other. Engineering focuses on math, physics, and how it works, while architecture is about the aesthetics, how it looks, and following building codes. UT Austin has a similar program as well if you want other options.However a dual major in architecture and engineering won’t help you much in your career or finding a job. I would focus all of your time on one or another. If you like problem solving, calculus, physics, chemistry, and mechanics then go with engineering, if you like design, history, theory, art, business, construction and how things look then choose architecture. I myself am a artsy person so I went with architecture. Most people either lean in the science side (engineering) or the humanities side (architecture). If you are absolutely in the middle and want to pursue a license in architecture and engineering then do the dual major. If you do the duel major then stick with architectural engineering. It is a branch of civil engineering that specializes in building structure design. Civil itself focuses on structures but water and the environment as well and won’t relate to architecture as well as architectural engineering. Also keep in mind that a license in architecture requires 5500 IDP credit hours for NCARP to get your license. This is about 6 years of internships, lectures, and community service that you must do to get your license. You can get these hours while you are in school but it will be hard to do with engineering also. After you get a accredited degree and your IDP hours you will have to take 7 tests just to get your architecture license. Engineering licensing take time as well, (not as long though) and requires internship. Because of this I would try to chose one. But it is possible to do both even though it won’t be easy. I am only in architecture and I have long nights drafting and making models out of cardboard. Good luck on your decision and if you have any more questions just ask.