Program Overview

Construction Management Program

The Construction Management program at the University of West Florida provides students with foundational experiences and knowledge in both the commercial and residential construction sectors. The program's focus on teaching ensures that students become proficient in the skills they will need to compete in a competitive job market.

Program Overview

Students will study a variety of construction methods and techniques, planning and layout, site preparation, building materials, building codes, and construction safety. Students will also learn about contracting, scheduling, and business management. Coursework provides students with applied learning and field experiences in face-to-face and online learning environments.

Degree Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Major: Construction Management
• Minor: Construction Management
• Department: Civil Engineering and Construction Management
• College: Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
• CIP Code: 15.1001
• Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120

General Education

The General Education curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education. Students must complete courses in the following areas:

Communication

• ENC 1101: English Composition I (Core)
• ENC 1102: English Composition II (Breadth)
• Communication Elective Options:
  • CRW 2001: Introduction to Creative Writing
  • MMC 2000: Principles of Mass Communication
  • SPC 2608: Public Speaking

Humanities

Choose one course from the Humanities Core and one additional course from either the Humanities Core or the Humanities Breadth.

• Humanities Core Options:
  • ARH 1000: Art Appreciation
  • HUM 2020: Introduction to Humanities
  • HUM 2020H: Honors Introduction to Humanities
  • LIT 2000: Introduction to Literature
  • MUL 2010: Music Appreciation
  • PHI 2010: Introduction to Philosophy
  • THE 2000: Theatre Appreciation
• Humanities Breadth Options:
  • AML 2010: American Literature I
  • AML 2020: American Literature II
  • AMS 2010: Civil Discourse and the American Political Order
  • ARH 2050: Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period
  • ARH 2051: Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary
  • ART 1015C: Exploring Artistic Vision
  • ENL 2010: History of English Literature I
  • ENL 2020: History of English Literature II
  • LIT 2030: Introduction to Poetry
  • MUH 2004: The Music Experience - Concerts
  • PHI 2103: Critical Thinking
  • PHI 2603: Ethics in Contemporary Society
  • REL 1300: World Religions
  • THE 2300: Survey of Dramatic Literature

Mathematics

Choose one course from the Mathematics Core and one additional course from either the Mathematics Core or the Mathematics Breadth.

• Mathematics Core Options:
  • MAC 1105: College Algebra
  • MAC 1105C: College Algebra with Lab
  • MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  • MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking
  • STA 2023: Elements of Statistics
• Mathematics Breadth Options:
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
  • MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
  • MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
  • MAC 2233: Calculus with Business Applications
  • MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
  • MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context
  • STA 2360: Introduction to Data Science

Natural Sciences

Choose one course from the Natural Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Natural Sciences Core or the Natural Sciences Breadth.

• Natural Sciences Core Options:
  • AST 1002: Descriptive Astronomy
  • BSC 1005: General Biology for Non-Majors
  • BSC 1085: Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BSC 2010: Biology I
  • CHM 1020: Concepts in Chemistry
  • CHM 2045: General Chemistry I
  • ESC 2000: Introduction to Earth Science
  • EVR 2001: Introduction to Environmental Science
  • EVR 2001H: Honors Introduction to Environmental Science
  • GLY 2010: Physical Geology
  • PHY 1020: Conceptual Physics
  • PHY 2048: Calculus-Based Physics I
  • PHY 2048C: Calculus-Based Physics I Studio
  • PHY 2053: Algebra-Based Physics I
  • PHY 2053L: Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
• Natural Sciences Breadth Options:
  • ANT 2511: Biological Anthropology
  • AST 2037: Life in the Universe
  • BOT 2010: General Botany
  • BSC 1050: Fundamentals of Ecology
  • BSC 1086: Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BSC 2011: Biology II
  • BSC 2311: Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
  • CGS 2020: Introduction to Machine Learning
  • CHM 2046: General Chemistry II
  • MCB 1000: Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • PHC 2082: Informatics and Your Health
  • PHY 2049: Calculus-Based Physics II
  • PHY 2054: Algebra-Based Physics II

Social Sciences

Choose one course from the Social Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Social Sciences Core or the Social Sciences Breadth.

• Social Sciences Core Options:
  • AMH 2010: United States to 1877
  • AMH 2020: United States Since 1877
  • ANT 2000: Introduction to Anthropology
  • ECO 2013: Principles of Economics Macro
  • POS 2041: American Politics
  • PSY 2012: General Psychology
• Social Sciences Breadth Options:
  • ANT 2100: Introduction to Archaeology
  • CCJ 2002: Survey of Crime and Justice
  • CIS 2530: Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • COM 2023: Death and Communication
  • CPO 2002: Comparative Politics
  • DEP 2004: Human Development Across the Lifespan
  • EUH 1000: Western Perspectives I
  • EUH 1001: Western Perspectives II
  • FIN 2104: Personal Finance
  • GEA 2000: Nations and Regions of the World
  • GEB 1011: Introduction to Business
  • HIS 2050: Explore History
  • HSC 2100: Personal, Family and Community Health
  • INR 2002: International Politics
  • PLA 2013: Survey of American Law
  • PLA 2013H: Honors Survey of American Law
  • SPM 2010: Sport in Global Society
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology

Civic Literacy Requirement

The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals.

• Algebra through Calculus:
  • MAC 1105: College Algebra
  • MAC 1105C: College Algebra with Lab
  • MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
  • MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  • MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
  • MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  • MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

• ACG 2021: Principles of Financial Accounting
• BCN 2251C: Construction Drawings
• BCN 2210: Construction Materials
• BCN 2405: Statics and Strength of Materials
• ECO 2013: Principles of Economics Macro
• PHY 2053: Algebra-Based Physics I
• PHY 2053L: Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
• STA 2023: Elements of Statistics
• Take ONE of the following:
  • MAC 2233: Calculus with Business Applications
  • MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
• Total Hours: 25-26

Lower Division Electives

Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division.

Major

• BCN 3281C: Construction Survey and Building Layout
• BCN 3561: Construction Mechanics
• BCN 3731: Construction Safety
• BCN 3762: Building Codes
• BCN 4258C: Building Information Modeling
• BCN 4431: Structures I
• BCN 4461: Structures II
• BCN 4701: Construction Administration
• BCN 4720C: Scheduling
• BCN 4773: Construction Finance and Controls
• BCN 4940: Construction Internship/Senior Project
• ETD 2320: Computer Aided Design
• ETI 3445: Construction Estimating
• Total Hours: 39

Major Related

Students must complete a minimum of 21 semester hours of Major Related coursework chosen from the following.

• BCN 3590: Sustainable Construction
• COM 4110: Business and Professional Communication
• FIN 3144: Personal Finance with Business Applications
• MAN 3504: Operations Management
• MAN 3583: Project Management
• PLA 3429: Contract Law
• PLA 3471: Employment Law
• Or other advisor approved electives
• Total Hours: 21

Upper Division Electives

Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives chosen from the following list to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Construction Management Minor

Construction Management majors may not earn this minor.

• BCN 4701: Construction Administration
• BCN 4720C: Scheduling
• ETI 3445: Construction Estimating
• Choose one:
  • BCN 3224: Construction Materials and Method
  • BCN 3762: Building Codes
• Total Hours: 15