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About the Bachelor's Degree in Building Sciences from Wentworth
Why Choose Building Sciences at Wentworth?
Wentworth has a long history of success in the fields of Architecture and Construction Management and this program incorporates the best from both areas.
Students begin their first year immersed in the Architectural Studio gaining Design Thinking experiences including design methodology, representation, and communication skills. In the second year, students continue with design and focus on means and methods, construction and building systems. In the third year, students apply their design skills to construction management and engineering. And finally in their fourth year, students may expand their degree with electives or optional concentrations in Construction Management or Energy and Sustainability.
The following minors are also available to Building Sciences students with no additional credits beyond the major:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Science and Technology in Society
- Sustainability
In-Demand Careers
The Building Sciences program prepares students for in-demand technical positions. Students who graduate with a degree in Building Sciences can have versatile careers in the fields of architecture, construction management, environmental consulting, specialized design consulting, materials manufacturing and building forensics.
Students can become leaders in creating sustainable, efficient, and comfortable buildings that are designed for the future.
Accelerated Options
Interested in earning a Master's Degree? Wentworth offers several avenues for accelerated degrees:
- Wentworth students may earn an M.S. in Construction Management in only one year beyond graduating with their B.S. in Building Sciences (4+1)
- Wentworth students may earn an M.S. in Facility Management in only one year beyond graduating with their B.S. Building Sciences (4+1)
- Wentworth students may earn a M.Arch. in Architecture in only two years beyond graduating their B.S. in Building Sciences (4+2)
STEM Program Designation
Wentworth’s Building Sciences program has a federal STEM designation, which provides a potential 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for international students studying on an F-1 visa, allowing students to work for a total of three years in the United States upon graduation.
Explore your curiosity through interactive and hands-on learning.
About the Bachelor's Degree in Building Sciences from Wentworth
Why Choose Building Sciences at Wentworth?
Wentworth has a long history of success in the fields of Architecture and Construction Management and this program incorporates the best from both areas.
Students begin their first year immersed in the Architectural Studio gaining Design Thinking experiences including design methodology, representation, and communication skills. In the second year, students continue with design and focus on means and methods, construction and building systems. In the third year, students apply their design skills to construction management and engineering. And finally in their fourth year, students may expand their degree with electives or optional concentrations in Construction Management or Energy and Sustainability.
The following minors are also available to Building Sciences students with no additional credits beyond the major:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Science and Technology in Society
- Sustainability
In-Demand Careers
The Building Sciences program prepares students for in-demand technical positions. Students who graduate with a degree in Building Sciences can have versatile careers in the fields of architecture, construction management, environmental consulting, specialized design consulting, materials manufacturing and building forensics.
Students can become leaders in creating sustainable, efficient, and comfortable buildings that are designed for the future.
Accelerated Options
Interested in earning a Master's Degree? Wentworth offers several avenues for accelerated degrees:
- Wentworth students may earn an M.S. in Construction Management in only one year beyond graduating with their B.S. in Building Sciences (4+1)
- Wentworth students may earn an M.S. in Facility Management in only one year beyond graduating with their B.S. Building Sciences (4+1)
- Wentworth students may earn a M.Arch. in Architecture in only two years beyond graduating their B.S. in Building Sciences (4+2)
STEM Program Designation
Wentworth’s Building Sciences program has a federal STEM designation, which provides a potential 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for international students studying on an F-1 visa, allowing students to work for a total of three years in the United States upon graduation.
Explore your curiosity through interactive and hands-on learning.