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Architectural Engineering, BS

Quick Degree Info

Degree Contact:

The CCE Department
Christopher Davis (Advisor)

Flowchart:  BS in Architectural Engineering Curriculum Flowchart

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UA Catalog Listing Degree Works

The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering program at the University of Alabama is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Architectural and similarly named Engineering Programs.

Architectural engineering emphasizes planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings. While architects focus on a building’s form and function, architectural engineers focus on how the building works.

Architectural engineers bridge the gap between architecture and the traditional disciplines of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

The job market for architectural engineers is in line with the demand for architects and civil engineers as well as new construction forecasts, and demand for architectural engineering graduates is strong and predicted to increase by 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

General Advising

The College of Engineering Academic Advising Center helps students plan their path to a degree. Advising appointments are required for semester and long term course planning, discussing or changing a major or minor along with extended discussion of these or other advising questions.

For More Information

If you have any questions about the undergraduate civil engineering program, contact the department.

Department Mission

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is dedicated to advancing the profession through its innovative, student-centered education and research programs. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing graduates for entry into the profession, educating future leaders of the profession, and conducting and disseminating meaningful basic and applied research for the betterment of the state, nation and global communities.

Program Objectives, Student Outcomes and Statistics

Program Educational Objectives – Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Approved November 2024

The educational objectives of The University of Alabama’s Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering program are to have graduates who are in demand and, within a few years of graduation, leading fulfilling professional careers, in their chosen area of professional practice, through their demonstrated abilities to:

  1. Apply knowledge, sound judgment, and technical skills to design, engineer, and implement sustainable solutions to problems.
  2. Expand their knowledge of current and emerging issues to meet evolving challenges facing society with a strong commitment to career-long professional development and lifelong learning.
  3. Exhibit ethical behavior, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and professional accountability in all career endeavors.

Student Outcomes – Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Approved November 2024

Students, upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering program, will have:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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