Construction Management, AAS
Program Code: Construction Management-AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| CONS 101 | Introduction to Construction Technology | 3 |
| CONS 108 | Construction Materials and Methods I (Construction Materials and Methods I) | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I (or Higher) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CONS 109 | Construction Materials and Methods II (Construction Materials and Methods II) | 4 |
| CONS 120 | Construction Plans and Specifications (Print Reading and Specification) | 3 |
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| CONS 283 | Construction Documents and Specifications | 2 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CONS 121 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 2 |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science/U.S and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| CONS 221 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 282 | Construction Law | 3 |
| Science | 3 | |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees 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 | ||
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 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Pre-Calculus I (or Higher) | ||
| Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1 | (3) | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CONS 101 | Introduction to Construction Technology | 3 |
| CONS 108 | Construction Materials and Methods I (Construction Materials and Methods I) | 4 |
| CONS 109 | Construction Materials and Methods II (Construction Materials and Methods II) | 4 |
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| CONS 120 | Construction Plans and Specifications (Print Reading and Specification) | 3 |
| CONS 121 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 2 |
| CONS 221 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 282 | Construction Law | 3 |
| CONS 283 | Construction Documents and Specifications | 2 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advising.
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.
