Construction and Building Science (CBAAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Fort 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	106.0–107.5

General education requirements (27.0-27.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

ENGL 1220 Technical Writing OR ENGL 1225 Applied Communications I is recommended. Students planning to transfer should select ENGL 1010.

English level II

4.5

ENGL 1240 Oral and Written Reports OR ENGL 1245 Applied Communications II is recommended. Students planning to transfer should select ENGL 1020.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/Social Science course

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 or SPCH 1220 is recommended, but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH

MATH 1240 or higher

4.5-5.0

MATH 1240 Applied Mathematics is recommended but may not transfer.

Additional

INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
	OR
RDLS 1200	College Success StrategiesONLINE	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.

CNST 1005	Introduction to the Construction Industry	4.5
CNST 1020	Blueprint Reading	4.5
CNST 1030	Digital Blueprint Applications	4.5
CNST 1050	Introduction to Carpentry	4.5
CNST 2060	Building and Site Layout	4.5
CNST 2981	Internship	4.0

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)