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<p>A common misconception is environmental engineering is about sustainability and “saving the earth.” The bulk of the courses and jobs are actually about waste management, landfill design, sewer systems, pollution control, etc. However, I do remember someone on this board posting that they did green design or alternative energy systems as an environmental engineer with the Navy.</p>
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I’m not familiar with the nuances with architecture employment, but logic would say a minor in civil/structural engineering would be helpful.</p>
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<p>You’re right. Architectural engineering is the engineering of buildings and not so much the design. I’m not sure what you mean by “reliable” though.</p>
<p>Cooper Union does not have a minor in engineering for architecture students. You probably won’t have time for it anyway if you go there. The architecture program is one of the best in the country, so if you can’t get a job graduating from Cooper, then a minor wouldn’t have helped anyway.</p>