<p>This may very well be a ridiculous question, but I'm not really sure how it works and I'm just beginning to investigate engineering. I have seen several people say that it is best to get a bachelor's in civil engineering and master's in architectural if you decide that is what you want to specialize in. But, there seems to be a small number of schools that offer architectural degrees. Does this generally mean you would have to go to one school for your bachelor's and then transfer to one of those few schools to get your master's?</p>
<p>No, you can get both degrees at one school. Penn State offers an Integrated Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E./M.A.E.) program.<br>
Penn</a> State Department of Architectural Engineering</p>
<p>My school has a BS in Architectural Engineering MS in Structural Engineering program.</p>
<p>But, there are only 15-20 schools that offer Architectural Engineering, right? Meaning that if you want to get a degree in it you can: (A.) Get your BS from another school and go to one of those 15ish for your MS or (B.) Go to one of those schools and do a program like the people above mentioned. Is this all correct? Sorry if it's confusing. From what it sounds like, if you want to be an Architectural Engineer you really have to know early and plan your college choices around it.</p>
<p>Most people go elsewhere for their MS programs. It's not really transferring since you graduate with your BS degree. </p>
<p>I don't see the point in getting a MS ArchE if you didn't already get a BS ArchE. Architectural engineering is a very broad major, comprised of mainly structural engnineering, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineering, lighting/acoustics, and construction management. If anything, you'd get a MS in one of those specialty areas. In MS ArchE, you'd be specializing in one of those areas anyway. </p>
<p>There is no such thing as an architectural engineer in industry. Architectural engineering majors go on to become structural engineering, MEP engineers, lighting consultants, construction managers, etc. </p>
<p>If you want to go into structural engineering, go into civil engineering (which is the major structural engineering belongs to). You can find this major at most schools.</p>
<p>A BS in ArchE is a great degree for structural engineers, because they can concentrate on building design rather than broad civil topics such as highway design and fluid dynamics. ArchE's learn about construction materials, architectural design, plumbing, etc., so that they are better prepared to work with a design team on buildings. It's a great route to go. I chose to get an MS in structures (my diploma just says MS in Engineering, actually).</p>
<p>Ah, I understand it better now. I guess I was actually asking about structural engineering. I obviously don't know too much about this subject, but I'm trying to learn more. Thanks.</p>