Program Overview

Introduction to the Building Construction Science Program

The Building Construction Science program at Mississippi State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the construction industry.

Admissions

To apply to the program, students must indicate "building construction science" as their preferred major when applying to Mississippi State University. Note that students wishing to enroll in the first building construction science studio must have successfully completed College Trigonometry or have a math sub-score of 24 or greater on the ACT.

Transfer Courses

The following courses are recommended for community college students:

• English Comp I
• English Comp II
• Physics I
• Physics II
• College Algebra
• College Trigonometry
• Calculus I
• Fine arts elective
• Macroeconomics and microeconomics
• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Business law
• Statistics
• 6 semester hours of humanities electives

Pre-requisites

Transfer students are encouraged to complete all math and physics pre-requisites prior to transferring. Specifically, students must:

• Complete MA 1323 Trigonometry
• OR have scored 26 or higher on the math portion of the ACT Once accepted into the studio sequence, students are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) at Mississippi State to remain in studio.

Deadlines

Scholarships

To be considered for a departmental scholarship, students must fill out the university's general scholarship application by March 1 (for the following academic year).

Financial Aid

Students can learn more about financial aid options at Mississippi State University.

Scholarships

Mississippi State University offers scholarships to students with outstanding ACT scores and to National Merit and National Achievement semifinalists and finalists. The Department of Building Construction Science also recognizes student achievement through scholarships and annual awards, which are awarded based on financial need, academic standing, and overall excellence.

Tuition and Fees

Mississippi State University's affordable tuition provides an excellent return on investment, combining competitive costs with the best academics, research, student life, and career preparation. The Building Construction Science degree program has some additional fees for materials, field trips, and other items that enhance students' education. Students also need to purchase a variety of tools and materials to help them succeed in their studio coursework.

Research Centers

The program is associated with the following research centers:

• Fred Carl, Jr. Small Town Center
• Gulf Coast Community Design Studio

Program Details

For full curriculum requirements for graduation and a list of available courses and course descriptions, students can refer to the program's official resources.