Program Overview

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Construction Management

The Foundation of Every Building

Program Duration: 2 Year Program

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Total Credit Hours: 63

About This Program

Gain the experience needed to be a project manager on building construction projects. You will learn about construction principles, techniques, materials, and building equipment; manual and computer-assisted drafting; building contracting processes; legal considerations; and cost estimating and scheduling using the latest software. This program is ideal if you want to explore the construction field; are employed in field positions in construction and wish to expand your career options; or have supervision experience in construction and want to become an estimator, scheduler, or manager.

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Requirements What You'll Learn Course Sequence

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction	3 credits		Major Course Tech Comp
ADC 103 - CAD Basics	3 credits		Major Course Tech Comp
ADC 123 - Construction Print Reading and Specifications	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 133 - Project Management in Construction	3 credits		Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	Must complete ENGL 101 with minimum grade of "C" or better	Writing/Research/Info Lit 1

Notes:

• This 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
• Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
• Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 146 - Construction Contracts and Business Practices	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit	3 credits		Major Course
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	3 credits		Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits		Writing/Research/Info Lit 2

Notes:

• Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
• Start planning for transfer:
  • Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
  • Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
• Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
• Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
• Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
  • Manage your financial aid
  • Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
  • Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Summer I

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 186 - Surveying	3 credits		Major Course

Semester 3

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MATH 137 - Geometry for Design	3 credits	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	Quantitative Reasoning
ADC 136 - Construction Safety and Building Codes	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 236 - Construction Cost Estimating I	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 212 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Methods	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 286 - Building Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofit	3 credits		Major Course

Notes:

• Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
• Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
• Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
• Start financial planning for next semester:
  • Manage your financial aid
  • Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
  • Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 261 - Construction Management and Scheduling	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 226 - Structures I — Analysis	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 237 - Construction Cost Estimating II — Computer Methods & Cost-Benefit Analysis	3 credits		Major Course
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)	3 credits		Scientific Reasoning
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning*	3 credits		Humanities

Notes:

• Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
• Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
• Finalize your transfer plans:
  • Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
  • Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
• Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
• Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Launch Your Career in Construction Management

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

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia area; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$ 77,527

Median Salary of First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

1,392

Number of Jobs in the Region

+4%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Featured Career

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Starting Pay: $48,113

Typical Tasks

• Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
• Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.

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