Construction and Building Science (CBAAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center, South Omaha Campus

Construction technology is a growing and diverse field. This degree offers a wide array of options including construction management, residential and commercial construction, cabinetry and finishing, and masonry. See the following pages for all program options.

Graduation Requirements

General education	27.0
Major requirements	18.5
Option requirements	51.5–59.0
Total credit hours required	97.0–104.5

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

	English level I	4.5
	English level II	4.5

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are recommended but may not transfer.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Other

HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science (18.5 credit hrs.)

Students interested in a Construction Technology option should consult with faculty or Student Services when planning their studies.

Courses

CNST 1000	Introduction to Building Construction	3.5
CNST 1010	Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial	3.5
CNST 1050	Introduction to Carpentry	3.5
CNST 2050	Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout	3.5
CNST 2100	Construction Safety (30-Hour)	4.5

Option requirements for Construction and Building Science (51.5-59.0 credit hrs.)

The Construction Technology degree options are available in the areas listed below. See the following pages for specific additional courses required to satisfy each option.

Commercial Construction (56.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Commercial Construction (CBCCO)

Concrete/Masonry Construction (57.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Concrete/Masonry Construction (CBMCO)

Construction Management (59.0 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Construction Management (CBCMO)

General Construction/Remodeling (57.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – General Construction/Remodeling (CBGCO)

Residential Carpentry (51.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Residential Carpentry (CBRCO)

Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (56.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (CBRFO)