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Construction Management (A.A.S.)

Title of Major: Construction Management, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.ACH.CONSTR-MGT

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Architecture and Interior Design Department

Purpose: Training in the organization and management of both large and small construction projects. Develop skills in the areas of project management, construction estimating, materials and methods of construction and construction documentation. Teaches and integrates principles of business management as applied to construction technology.

Range of Occupations

Construction manager
Estimator
Foreman
Inspector
Owner’s field representative
Project manager
Superintendent

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 25 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. Students who complete ENG 121 must complete 6 credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences to satisfy the full 25 credit general education requirement.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3-6 credits

SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
Students who complete ENG 121 must also complete ECO 116 to satisfy the full 25 credit general education requirement.

Program Requirements: 35 credits

ACH 111 - Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation 3 credit hours
ACH 111 and ACH 121 are corequisites.
ACH 121 - Construction Technology 1 3 credit hours
ACH 122 - Construction Technology 2 3 credit hours
ACH 216 - Construction Management 4 credit hours
ACH 218 - Construction Operations 4 credit hours
ACH 219 - Construction Contract Administration 3 credit hours
ACH 230 - Cost Estimating for Construction 3 credit hours
ACH 242 - Environmental Systems for Design 3 credit hours
ACH 245 - Digital Technologies 1 3 credit hours
BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours

Choose one BPA Elective from the following courses: 3 credits

BPA 106 - Introduction to Project Management 3 credit hours
BPA 120 - Small Business Management 3 credit hours
BPA 142 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours
BPA 235 - Introduction to Transportation and Logistics 3 credit hours
BPA 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTA 100 or CTP 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

General education requirement SOC 111 meets this requirement.

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Related Anne Arundel Community College Certificates

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Interpret single and multi-view drawings.
Illustrate visually and orally.
Assemble building materials and/or systems.
Generate the construction process.
Employ appropriate technology.
Apply building codes and regulations.
Assess environmental, health, safety and welfare issues.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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