Architectural Engineering, M.S.

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The MSCE Quick Start (Plan A) program in Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE) is designed to present highly qualified UW students with the opportunity to begin graduate study while they complete their bachelor of science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering. These students must apply for admission to the Quick Start (Plan A) program no later than the second semester of their junior year. Areas of study in the master of science program include: building mechanical systems, building energy modeling, structural engineering, The master of science degree in each of these areas requires completion of 12 to 18 hours of engineering courses related to the particular program area.

Plan A (Thesis)

The degree of master of science, Plan A, requires a minimum of 26 hours of coursework and a minimum of 4 hours thesis research in addition to the minimum requirements set forth in this bulletin.

Early in the program, the student must submit a program of study listing coursework for approval by the departmental graduate studies committee (AREGS), and the department head.

Plan A is required of all state or contract supported graduate assistants.

Plan B (Non-thesis)

Requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework and a Plan B paper, in addition to the minimum requirements set forth in this bulletin.

Early in the program, the student must submit a program of study listing coursework and the course number that the Plan B paper covers for approval by the AREGS and the department head.