Construction Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Application Code 290
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.
Construction managers are integral members of design and construction teams responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of building construction projects. This area of study provides students with the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to perform a management role in the building construction industry (strategic thinking, technical know-how/problem solving, and collaborative teamwork). The Construction Management (CNST) area of study prepares students to succeed in architectural, engineering, and general contracting jobs with various titles such as field engineer, project engineer, superintendent, project manager, and project executive. The curriculum includes lecture, lab, and jobsite experiences that give students a solid background in the areas of building materials and methods, building systems, construction contract documentation, planning, procurement, cost estimating, scheduling, operations, safety, and quality control. The area of study also includes a focus on general studies, with coursework in the physical sciences, economics, ethics, and communications. Students who are interested in a bachelor’s degree are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
General Education Core
English Composition
Arts & Humanities
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Art and Design | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| ARTT-108 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I: Observation and Invention | 3 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| SPCH-110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
Biological & Physical Sciences
Mathematics
| MATH-153 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| - | or higher core course | |
Core Electives
| HEED-106 | Introduction to Stress Management | 1 |
Required Courses Related to Major
| BMGT-203 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CADD-101 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design | 3 |
| CNST-100 | Introduction to Construction Management | 3 |
| CNST-101 | Building Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CNST-201 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| CNST-205 | Building Construction Contract Documents | 3 |
| CNST-208 | Structural Building Systems | 3 |
| CNST-210 | Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Other Building Systems | 3 |
| CNST-215 | Building Construction Operations and Management | 3 |
| CNST-220 | Building Construction Cost Estimating and Control | 3 |
| CNST-225 | Building Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| ENGL-230 | Technical Writing | 3 |
Science Elective - Select 4 credits from the following:
| GEOL-107 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 3 |
| - | AND | |
| GEOL-117 | Introduction to Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| - | OR | |
| PHYS-104 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of construction operations and management.
- 2. Apply technical skills and knowledge to manage construction projects successfully as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- 3. Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- 4. Demonstrate professional standards of leadership, accountability, and ethical responsibility.
Total Credit Hours: 60