Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management will provide the student with the basic, entry-level skills set and understanding of the construction industry as it relates to the residential, commercial and heavy construction markets. The successful student upon completion of this two-year program will possess the necessary knowledge to enter the construction management field.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
| AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | 3 |
| CONS 155 | On-Site Construction Supervision | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition II | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| MGT 171 | Supervision and Human Relations | 3 |
| PSC 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CONS 121 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 6 | |
| GEOL 100 | Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| CONS 211 | Construction Cost Control | 3 |
| CONS 221 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 282 | Construction Law | 3 |
| AAD 261 | Introduction to Topo Form and Design Technology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications/English | 6 | |
Required: | ||
| Composition I 1 | ||
or ENG 100 | Composition Enhanced | |
or ENG 113 | Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | |
Required: | ||
| Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions course | ||
| Human Relations | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Supervision and Human Relations | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Pre-Calculus I (or Higher) | ||
| Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | [3] | |
Required: | ||
| History of the Built Environment 1 | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | (3) | |
Required, Choose one or two from the following: 1 | ||
| Introduction to American Politics 1 | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
| US History to 1877 and U. S. History since 1877 | ||
| US History to 1877 and Nevada History | ||
| US History to 1877 and Nevada Constitution | ||
| US History to 1877 and Survey of State and Local Government | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Core | ||
| AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
| AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | 3 |
| AAD 261 | Introduction to Topo Form and Design Technology | 3 |
| Emphasis | ||
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| CONS 121 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 155 | On-Site Construction Supervision | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 3 |
| CONS 211 | Construction Cost Control | 3 |
| CONS 221 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 282 | Construction Law | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Elective | 6 | |
Select at least 6 units from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | ||
| Special Topics in Construction | ||
| Internship in Construction | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners 2 | ||
| Design Foundations II 2 | ||
| Design Foundations III 2 | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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May also count toward additional college requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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The Bachelor of Architecture requires the indicated courses.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Understand, develop, apply and demonstrate specific construction management skills related to supervision techniques, scheduling, cost control systems, and construction contracts.
PSLO2: Examine and evaluate construction project documents, plans and specifications as determined by the needs included in the material takeoff and estimating process.
PSLO3: Formulate and organize management applications utilizing general construction knowledge in the areas of safety, construction materials, scheduling and methods for efficient production.
