Construction Management

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Statewide Program

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
CONT 166 - Construction Supervision and Leadership 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CONT 121 - Construction Estimating 3 Credit(s).
CONT 126 - Construction Specifications 3 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s). (or higher)
OSHT 121 - Construction Safety and Health 3 Credit(s).

Fall Semester Year 2

CONT 136 - Construction Contracts and Related Law 3 Credit(s).
CONT 151 - Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit(s).
and
ENVS 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s). (highly recommended)
or
ERSC 101 - Earth Science 4 Credit(s).
or
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).
Program Electives (CONT 256 and CONT 257 recommended) 6 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

CONT 246 - Construction Claims and Changes 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
or
ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
or
MNGT 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives (CONT 254 recommended for 3 of the credits) 6 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit(s).
and
ENVS 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s). (highly recommended)
or
ERSC 101 - Earth Science 4 Credit(s).
or
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s). (or higher)

General Education Electives:

Choose a course in this category from the list of approved General Education courses . It must be a Diversity course.

Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
CONT 121 - Construction Estimating 3 Credit(s).
CONT 126 - Construction Specifications 3 Credit(s).
CONT 136 - Construction Contracts and Related Law 3 Credit(s).
CONT 151 - Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s).
CONT 246 - Construction Claims and Changes 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
or
ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
or
MNGT 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
OSHT 121 - Construction Safety and Health 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select five courses.

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 116 - Practices of Residential Construction 3 Credit(s).
CONT 166 - Construction Supervision and Leadership 3 Credit(s).
CONT 254 - Construction Project Management 3 Credit(s).
CONT 255 - Construction Procurement and Contracting 3 Credit(s).
CONT 256 - Construction Cost Control 3 Credit(s).
CONT 257 - Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3 Credit(s).
SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This degree option provides opportunities for a concentration in Construction Management. It is designed to provide education and training for jobs ranging from construction technician to construction manager. It provides education for foremen, superintendents, project managers, estimators, inspectors, and owners in construction. Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and/or an academic advisor. While many courses will transfer, certain specialized courses may not.

Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as course prerequisites are met. Some courses may be offered in alternate semesters only. See course descriptions to find which semester the class is offered.

Program Outcomes

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

read, visualize, and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, conditions and contracts, and analyze how they work together as a unified whole;
identify, describe, and select construction materials and methods used in residential and commercial construction;
apply various math formulas related to areas, volumes, and quantities of materials as well as formulas for construction costs including: time, labor, material, equipment, and finance;
assemble and input construction information into various computer software to help control the construction process;
examine different methods of communication, problem-solving, and decision-making;
identify and interpret safety and health regulations as they pertain to construction; and
analyze how to be an effective Construction Manager.