Architecture (BArch)/Architectural Engineering (BSArchE)
This dual degree program for professionals is founded upon the mutual interests of both architecture and architectural engineering. The program combines the requirements of both degrees and requires six years for completion.
Students in the dual degree program complete the requirements of both degrees. Additional information is available from the undergraduate advisor for architectural engineering.
Admission
Students must meet both schools' admission requirements. Students are advised to contact both schools for specific information about the dual degree program.
Total Hours Required: 195
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| ARC 310K | Design I | 3 |
| ARC 311K | Visual Communication I | 3 |
| ARC 308 | Architecture and Society | 3 |
| ARE 102 | Introduction to Architectural Engineering | 1 |
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARC 310L | Design II | 3 |
| ARC 311L | Visual Communication II | 3 |
| ARC 318K | World Architecture: Origins to 1750 | 3 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARC 323D | Design III Intermediate Studio | 3 |
| ARC 221K | Visual Communication III | 2 |
| ARC 318L | World Architecture: The Industrial Revolution to the Present | 3 |
| E M 306 | Statics | 3 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARC 523E | Design IV Intermediate Studio | 5 |
| ARC 333 | Site Design | 3 |
| C E 311K | Introduction to Computer Methods | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARC 523F | Design V Intermediate Studio | 5 |
| C E 311S | Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers | 3 |
| C E 329 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| C E 324P | Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials | 3 |
| M E 310T | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARC 561C | Comprehensive Studio | 5 |
| ARE 335 | Materials and Methods of Building Construction | 3 |
| ARE 346N | Building Environmental Systems | 3 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARC 342R | Topics in the History of Architecture | 3 |
| C E 319F | Elementary Mechanics of Fluids | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Mathematics or Science course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARC 369J | City Architecture | 3 |
| ARE 323K | Project Management and Economics | 3 |
| C E 331 or C E 335 |
Reinforced Concrete Design or Elements of Steel Design |
3 |
| C E 357 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARC 561E | Advanced Design Studio | 5 |
| ARC 335T | Architectural Details and Materials | 3 |
| ARE 346P or ARE 371 |
HVAC Design or Energy Simulation in Building Design |
3 |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Approved technical course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARE 366 | Contracts, Liability, and Ethics | 3 |
| ARE 465 | Integrated Design Project | 4 |
| Hours chosen from: Approved technical courses | 6 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARC 561E | Advanced Design Studio | 5 |
| ARC 361T | Technical Communication | 3 |
| ARC 342R | Topics in the History of Architecture | 3 |
| GEO 303 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARC 561E | Advanced Design Studio | 5 |
| ARC 362 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ARC 342R | Topics in the History of Architecture | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 195 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| Architecture | ||
| ARC 310K | Design I | 3 |
| ARC 310L | Design II | 3 |
| ARC 323D | Design III Intermediate Studio | 3 |
| ARC 523E | Design IV Intermediate Studio | 5 |
| ARC 523F | Design V Intermediate Studio | 5 |
| ARC 561C | Comprehensive Studio | 5 |
| Hours chosen from: | 15 | |
| Advanced Design Studio (may be taken 3 times) | ||
| Advanced Design Studio (may be taken 3 times) | ||
| Advanced Design Professional Residency Program Internship | ||
| Bachelor Design Study, Part II | ||
| ARC 311K | Visual Communication I | 3 |
| ARC 311L | Visual Communication II | 3 |
| ARC 221K | Visual Communication III | 2 |
| ARC 361T | Technical Communication | 3 |
| or ARC 361U | Professional Residency Program Internship Technical Communication | |
| ARC 362 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ARC 333 | Site Design | 3 |
| ARC 335T | Architectural Details and Materials | 3 |
| ARC 308 | Architecture and Society | 3 |
| ARC 318K | World Architecture: Origins to 1750 | 3 |
| ARC 318L | World Architecture: The Industrial Revolution to the Present | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 9 | |
| Topics in the History of Architecture (taken three times) | ||
(ARC 342C through ARC 342W may count.) | ||
| ARC 369J | City Architecture | 3 |
| Subtotal | 80 | |
| Architectural Engineering | ||
| ARE 102 | Introduction to Architectural Engineering | 1 |
| ARE 323K | Project Management and Economics | 3 |
| ARE 335 | Materials and Methods of Building Construction | 3 |
| ARE 346N | Building Environmental Systems | 3 |
| ARE 346P | HVAC Design | 3 |
| or ARE 371 | Energy Simulation in Building Design | |
| ARE 465 | Integrated Design Project | 4 |
| ARE 366 | Contracts, Liability, and Ethics | 3 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| C E 311K | Introduction to Computer Methods | 3 |
| C E 311S | Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers | 3 |
| C E 324P | Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials | 3 |
| C E 319F | Elementary Mechanics of Fluids | 3 |
| C E 329 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| C E 331 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| or C E 335 | Elements of Steel Design | |
| C E 357 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| E M 306 | Statics | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication | 3 |
| GEO 303 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M E 310T | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| Approved mathematics or science elective | 3 | |
| Approved technical electives | 9 | |
| Subtotal | 85 | |
| Shared hours | ||
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 0 | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 24 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| College Requirements - Architecture | ||
| College Requirements - Engineering | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 195 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Portfolio Review Requirement
As a requirement to enter the advanced studio sequence, all students pursuing architecture degrees must satisfactorily complete the Portfolio Review process and submit a portfolio that summarizes all previous design and visual communication coursework. Guidelines for the Portfolio Review process, including timeline and deadlines, are available from the Undergraduate Office.
The Portfolio Review process provides critical information to the faculty reviewing committee in evaluating the student’s progress toward the degree. The faculty reviewing committee, at its discretion, may require the student to retake an intermediate design studio and participate in a final Portfolio Review at the end of the following semester in order to determine eligibility to enter advanced studios.
A student is limited to three Portfolio Review attempts. Students who do not have a satisfactory Portfolio Review by the third attempt are advised to change to the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree.