Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Dual-Degree in Architecture and Engineering

A dual degree program is one in which the student simultaneously pursues courses of study in two disciplines leading to degrees in both. The student is required to satisfy the required professional courses of each of the disciplines being undertaken. The remaining non-required program courses and the elective requirements of the two disciplines are combined in such a way as to satisfy the requirements of the schools concerned and the University as a whole.

The Advantages

Some advantages of a dual degree providing professional training in two separate but interrelated disciplines are:

• greater understanding of the role each plays in the real world;
• greater potential for productive work as a professional;
• expanded employment potential; and
• expanded career potential.

The Program

The program of study, offered jointly by The School of Architecture and The School of Engineering, leads to two degrees; the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) and the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E.) in 5 years (including one summer session). The program is described in detail below.

A graduate of the dual-degree program may apply for admission to the professional degree program in Architecture at the Catholic University of America, and when admitted, complete the professional degree, Master of Architecture (M. Arch.).

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. The B.S. Arch. degree is a pre-professional degree leading towards the professional Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) degree which is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Graduates of accredited degree programs are eligible to pursue registration as Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Registered Architects (R.A.).

Why Study Engineering at CatholicU?

=We pride ourselves on being a small, private, Catholic engineering school with a personal touch, thanks to our dedication to teaching, our small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratio, and close interaction between faculty and students. All full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees and are prolific in funded research and publications.

The School of Engineering building features several state-of-the-art computer laboratories and five smart technology classrooms to support innovative teaching. Catholic University has been ranked among the most "wired" university campuses by The Princeton Review and Forbes Magazine.

Catholic University Engineering is known nationally and internationally as a high-quality research institution with a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in a variety of research areas.

The school is recognized locally and internationally for the quality and relevance of its professional programs.

In 2016, the School of Engineering at Catholic University was one of the first schools in the nation to be approved by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as an NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) School. Ours is the only GCSP school in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Catholic University's School of Engineering is distinguished by its teaching and research excellence, ethical character development, emphasis on service, and location in the capital of the United States of America.