Today the art and science of building is a multifaceted endeavor that blends up-to-date design and technological sophistication with a concern for environmental impacts. The process of building any large structure is becoming increasingly complex, and the most successful projects rely heavily on a cross-disciplinary, team-oriented approach. The most valuable contributors in such an environment are individuals who have a broad understanding of aesthetics, design, engineering, and construction.

In recognition of the need for individuals with a wide-ranging set of professional skills in both architecture and engineering, Lawrence Technological University has established a dual-degree program leading to both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

This unique and challenging program affords motivated students the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the role each discipline plays in the real world and a correspondingly greater potential for productive work and greater marketability in their professional careers. Students will have ready access to practicing professionals in both fields and the signature Lawrence Tech experience of “theory and practice,” which can also include participation in co-ops and internships. The course work for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture introduces the core skills of creative problem solving and provides a collaborative learning environment in which students explore the various disciplines involved in the creative design process, including urban planning, landscape architecture, building systems, interior architecture, lighting, and applied arts. The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program includes course work in construction, environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, and structural engineering. Also addressed are professional issues such as ethics, sustainable design, and the need for continuing education and service to the community and the profession. By selecting specific technical electives students can further specialize in a particular engineering discipline. The program culminates in a twosemester capstone course in which student teams undertake challenging research projects that combine architectural and engineering concerns.

Graduates holding the dual Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Civil Engineering degree are eligible for professional licensure as civil engineers; they will also have completed the course work necessary to pursue a master’s degree in architecture, the terminal degree required for licensure as an architect.