Construction Management

Program Overview

This Associate's degree program in Architectural Design and Construction provides a comprehensive foundation in construction principles, materials, and management. Students gain hands-on experience through courses in CAD, project management, and construction safety. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the construction industry or for transfer to a bachelor's degree program.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction (3 credits)
• ADC 103 - CAD Basics (3 credits)
• ADC 123 - Construction Print Reading and Specifications (3 credits)
• ADC 133 - Project Management in Construction (3 credits)
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I (3 credits)
• Semester 2:
• ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties (3 credits)
• ADC 146 - Construction Contracts and Business Practices (3 credits)
• ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit (3 credits)
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 - The Research Paper (3 credits)
• Summer I:
• ADC 186 - Surveying (3 credits)
• Semester 3:
• MATH 137 - Geometry for Design (3 credits)
• ADC 136 - Construction Safety and Building Codes (3 credits)
• ADC 236 - Construction Cost Estimating I (3 credits)
• ADC 212 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Methods (3 credits)
• ADC 286 - Building Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofit (3 credits)
• Semester 4:
• ADC 261 - Construction Management and Scheduling (3 credits)
• ADC 226 - Structures I — Analysis (3 credits)
• ADC 237 - Construction Cost Estimating II — Computer Methods & Cost-Benefit Analysis (3 credits)

Careers:

• Construction and Building Inspector (est.
salary $66,551)
• Construction Manager (est.
salary $90,687)
• Cost Estimator (est.
salary $73,041)

Additional Information:

• The program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
• Students intending to transfer to baccalaureate programs in Construction Management are advised to consult that institution's requirements before selecting courses to fulfill Quantitative Reasoning.
• All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above.