<p>As I continue to contemplate my future and career, I thought perhaps I could Major in Civil Engineering and Minor in Architecture or vise versa. I really can't choose between the two, i love the designing aspect of Architecture I have been an art student since 3rd grade, attending different academies and so forth. On the other hand I love the Idea of Civil Engineering (Structural) I like problem solving and knowing how things work, as well as a natural knack for physics (which I will be taking this year). I am a Junior and I know I still have a year to ponder but I am soon going to take the SAT and ACT in hopes of immediately entering college upon Graduation, so I pretty much need to have all this planned out. I heard some place that Minors are overrated and hold no real importance, is this true? If so, is it possible for me to get a Bachelors in Civil Engineering then get a masters in Architecture, but I'm sure this will take a long time.</p>
<p>Minors won’t benefit you professionally. I don’t remember ever hearing them discussed outside of college actually.</p>
<p>You can definitely get a bachelor’s in civil engineering and a master’s in architecture afterwards. In fact, many registered architects get their degrees as a master’s. It’ll take you 6 years though.</p>
<p>You could also get a degree in Architectural Engineering. You can focus on structural design, but also take some architectural design classes. You’ll end up with an engineering degree if you go this route. Google it to find schools. I got my ArchE degree at UT-Austin. Penn State is an excellent school for the major, also.</p>
<p>UT has a dual Architecture/ArchE program. I knew one brilliant guy in school who did it, but it was very challenging.</p>
<p>Ditto what MaineLonghorn said. My son is in his 3rd year of the AE program at Penn State and loves it.</p>
<p>Also, Purdue has a Civil Engr degree with a concentration in Architectural Engr. Now - to be honest - it’s rather new, but you can’t beat an Engr degree from Purdue.</p>