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Construction Management (A.A.S.)

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Official 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

Approximate Cost

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 21 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101 and ENG 101A are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101 -ENG 102 or ENG 101A -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Program Requirements: 39 credits

ACH 111 - Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation 3 credit hours
ACH 121 - Construction Technology 1 3 credit hours
ACH 111 and ACH 121 are corequisites.
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 4 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

Please choose 2 BPA electives from the list below:

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
LGS 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours
(formerly crosslisted as BPA 253 - Business Law I)

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111.

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTA 100 or CTP 103 .

Wellness Requirement

Satisfied by ACH 242 .

Fast Track Option

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

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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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