Construction Management, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer), some required evening classes
The Construction Management program provides entry-level skills and knowledge for students who want to pursue one of the many careers available in the construction industry. Classes during the first year emphasize hands-on laboratory experiences in construction practices, architectural drafting and CAD, estimating, and microcomputer applications. The summer session allows students to gain practical experience during a full-time, paid internship in the construction field. Second-year classes emphasize skills and knowledge development in management, scheduling, estimating and legal issues. Upon completion of this program students will receive the OSHA 10 Construction and Adult First Aid with CPR certifications.
Career Opportunities
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general contractor
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construction manager/project manager
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project estimator
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contract administrator
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field/site engineer
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site superintendent
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health & safety manager
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construction consultant
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scheduler/logistics coordinator
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sales consultant
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preconstruction services
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CON-101 | Architectural Plans and Specs | 3 |
| CON-108 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| CON-190 | Construction Lab 3 | 3 |
| CON-410 | Architectural Modeling | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Industrial Math II | ||
| Statistics | ||
Approved Math Course | ||
| WBL-148 | WBL Industrial Technology | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| CON-313 | Structures and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems | 3 |
| CON-322 | Estimating for Construction and Architecture | 3 |
| CON-331 or EGT-460 | Construction Materials Science or PLTW - Civil Engineering and Architecture | 3 |
| PHS-175 or ENV-115 | Environmental Geology or Environmental Science | 3 |
| BUS-290 | Employ Search/Workpl Success | 1 |
| Communications Course 2 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| CON-932 | Internship | 2 |
| Communications Course 2 | 3 | |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 8 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CON-257 | Pre-Construction Services | 3 |
| CON-324 | Adv Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CON-328 | Construction Documentation | 3 |
| MGT-130 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| CON-316 | Sustainable Construct Science | 3 |
| CON-330 | Construction Capstone | 3 |
| CON-400 | Const Svcs, CloseOut, Comm | 3 |
| MGT-155 or MGT-101 | Integrated Project Management or Principles of Management | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Program Totals: | 66 | |
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CON-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| CON-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
- 1
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should take MAT-156 Statistics.
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the following communication classes:
ENG-105 Composition I and
ENG-106 Composition II or
ENG-108 Composition II: Technical Writing.
- 3
Students that have completed carpentry courses should speak with an academic advisor to discuss degree planning and requirements.
Construction Management Tool Requirements
Students in the Construction Management program are required to have safety equipment for lab activities. Instructors will provide students with a list of minimum requirements. Students must purchase the safety equipment on their own.