Structures (M. Arch) / Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering (M.S.)

A dual masters degree program exists between the School of Architecture, Structures Option and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Structural Engineering area. Participants in the program can receive an M. Arch and an M.S. in CEE. Participation in the program is not automatic. You will need to be admitted to the CEE graduate program in structural engineering.

To be considered, you must be in your second semester of the first year of the 2-year M. Arch, Structures Option. M.Arch (1 year) or M.Arch (Limited Standing) students with full standing may also apply for consideration.

To apply, fill out and submit an application to the chair of the Structures Division in the School of Architecture. We will forward your academic records to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for consideration for admission. You will be notified in writing when admitted.

The CEE Department requires a GRE score from all applicants. Therefore, you must take the GRE exam before you can be admitted. Contact the Testing Center (217-244-1342, Room G1, Turner Student Services Building) to inquire about taking the GRE Exam. In addition, you are expected to have had and successfully passed one course in matrix algebra and one course in differential equations as pre-requisites. Please see the Plan of Study (left column) for more information about course selection.

Possible Courses
Architecture	Civil and Environmental Engineering
Arch 501 - Architectural Practice	CEE 472 - Structural Dynamics
Arch 502 - Structural Planning	CEE 470 - Structural Analysis
Arch 550 - Reinforced Concrete Design	CEE 471 - Structural Mechanics
Arch 551 - Structural Analysis	CEE 560 - Steel Structures, III
Arch 552 - Soil Mech and Found Des	CEE 561 - Reinforced Concrete, III
Arch 554 - Adv Steel Design	CEE 570 - Finite Element Methods
Arch 571 - Architectural Design Studio	CEE Elective4
Arch 572 - Architectural Design Studio	CEE Elective4
Arch 573S - Architectural Design Studio Elective	Elective4
Arch 574S - Architectural Design Studio
Arch/Core Elective4
Arch/Core Elective4
A total of 78 graduate credit hours are required for graduation from the dual degree program. 1 Students should not take courses on similar topics in both departments (e.g. ARCH 552/CEE 480 Foundation Engineering, ARCH 555/CEE 468 Prestressed Concrete, ARCH 558/CEE 469 Wood Structures, ARCH 559/CEE 467 Masonry Structures, and ARCH 595 EQ/CEE 572 Earthquake Engineering). 2 Students are required to take Math 225-Introductory Matrix Theory and Math 285-Intro Differential Equations as prerequisite courses before entering the program. 3 Students must be registered as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours) for one semester in CEE (fall or spring) prior to their degree completion. 4 Must be approved by appropriate advisor prior to taking courses.