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Architectural Engineering and Construction Science

Graduate Program

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Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

The research interests of the department’s graduate faculty cover the following major areas of modern building systems design: lighting/electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), indoor air quality, plumbing, energy analysis, energy auditing and acceptance testing, structural systems analysis and design, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and cold-formed steel, and seismic design.

The graduate faculty direct research and utilize the research in the enhancement of both graduate and undergraduate teaching. The objective of the program is to provide advanced studies in engineering, analysis and design of building systems. The department has excellent facilities, which include newly renovated design studios, classrooms, faculty offices, an outstanding electrical and lighting laboratory for research and teaching, and access to the current computer technology.

Undergraduate work in an engineering porgram accredited by ABET is required for applying to the MS degree progran and the admission is subject to the approval of the department. The minimum requirement for course work is 30 hours of graduate credit with options as specified in the catalog. Depending on the selected degree options, a student has a significant range of elective courses from which to choose with the approval of the student's graduate committee. See K-State Graduate Handbook for more detailed requirements.

 Hours   Hours
Approved Courses28     Approved Courses24
Master's Report2  Master's Thesis6

TOTAL HOURS

30
  
TOTAL HOURS

30

Students seeking graduate school admission to pursue a Master of Science in architectural engineering must complete the following requirements:

  • Complete a B.S. degree from an ABET accredited engineering program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Submit three letters of recommendation
  • Submit a Statement of Objectives/Letter of Intent
  • Complete the GRE test
  • Meet all entrance requirements of the graduate school
  • Complete Major Professor Form
  • Be accepted by the architectural engineering graduate faculty
Accelerated B.S./M.S.

The department offers an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree program to undergraduates in architectural engineering. This professional master's degree challenges top students in architectural engineering with research experiences, faculty mentoring and advanced coursework. Students and faculty are matched by interest and capability to determine an emphasis area, program of study, and graduate committee. Current emphasis areas include the following: mechanical systems, electrical power distribution, illumination and building structural design.      

 Hours  Hours
Approved Courses28    Approved Courses24
Master's Report2 Master's Thesis6

TOTAL HOURS

30
 
TOTAL HOURS

30   

Students seeking the accelerated B.S./M.S. degree program must meet the following requirements to be admitted to the graduate school:

  • Complete 97 or more credit hours of the four-year architectural engineering curriculum
  • Obtain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the architectural engineering curriculum
  • Submit three letters of recommendation
  • Submit a Statement of Objectives/Letter of Intent
  • Complete Major Professor Form
  • Meet all entrance requirements of the graduate school with the exception of completing a bachelor’s degree
  • Be accepted by the architectural engineering graduate faculty

This program allows accepted students to apply a maximum of nine credit hours towards both the bachelor's degree and the master’s degree.