What should I major in?

shortnuke
Fri, 12 May 2017 17:33:38 +0000

I switched from Architecture to Civil Engineering after my sophomore year at CMU many, many years ago. It actually wasn’t that difficult of a transition. I ended up taking Physics 1 and a math course over the summer, and receiving credit for Calc 1 from my HS DE program. I graduated after 5 semesters, so my total time at CMU was 4.5 years (one semester shorter than if I would have finished CMUs 5-yr architecture program). I can’t imagine that switching from Architecture to a Business major would be any more difficult.

How much research have you done on Architecture as a major? Architecture is different that a lot of majors in that it requires much more artistic talent than many people realize. In fact, some programs require or recommend that applicants submit a portfolio. If you don’t have the artistic skills, you could look into Urban Planning or Architectural Engineering as alternatives, with a minor in Architecture or Architectural History.

It’s also important to note that there are two types of Architecture degrees: a four-year program that will require you to get an MArch before practicing (4+2), and a five-year professional program that doesn’t require a masters (BArch). It looks like GT offers the 4+2 program, so you’re looking at 6 years of study.