LINKS

• People
• Degree Programs
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
• Curriculum
• Courses
• News & Events
• Research Areas
• Research Facilities
• Organizations & Centers
• Student Organizations
• Job Placement
• Senior Thesis e-Studio
• Engineering Copy Center
• College of Engineering
• Privacy/Legal Policies
• Contact Information

Founded in 1910, the Architectural Engineering Department at Penn State University has established a long tradition of excellence and educational innovation. It is the oldest, continuously accredited architectural engineering program in the United States. It was first accredited in 1936 by the newly formed Engineers’ Council for Professional Development (forerunner to ABET). The Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.) degree is now accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Recognized as one of the top Architectural Engineering programs in the country, the Penn State AE Department is dedicated to providing outstanding academic excellence to all of our students. The AE program is focused on preparing students and conducting research in the design, engineering, and construction of building projects.

---

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Degree Programs, FAQ, How to Apply, Come visit!, more...

CURRENT STUDENTS

Advising, Financial Aid, Computer Recommendations, Calendar of Events, Career Fair, more...

VISITORS

Career Fair, Research Areas, Hire an AE Student, more...

---

Program Overview:

The five year undergraduate B.A.E. degree is nationally recognized as a professional degree that prepares students for a career in the building design and construction industry. Undergraduate students receive a solid education in the fundamentals of all building systems in addition to in-depth knowledge in an area of their choosing (Construction, Lighting/Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural). A year-long thesis project during the fifth year gives all students a professional edge. The department's top undergraduates may also choose to participate in a dual B.A.E./M.A.E. program where they earn a Masters of Architectural Engineering in addition to the B.A.E. in approximately 5 1/2 years. It is little wonder that at the annual AE Career Fair, these seniors enjoy an almost 100% placement rate.

The department also offers the Master of Science, Master of Engineering and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering. These programs provide an opportunity for in-depth specialization within the context of building design and construction. Penn State's AE Department is only one of two in the country presently offering the Ph.D. degree.

AE faculty members are leaders in the building industry and maintain contact with the top companies within the profession. Penn State's AE program also performs valuable research related to building design and construction. Faculty within the department have continued to secure both public and private support for critical research projects that improve education within the department and advance the state-of-the-art in the building industry.