Construction Management, AAS

Program Code: Construction Management-AAS

This is a draft edition of the 2026-2027 catalog. Information is subject to change.

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

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
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 Total16
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
Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
3
 Semester Total15
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 Total14
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 Total15
 Total Units60

Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications/English6
Required:
Composition I
Composition Enhanced
Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
Required:
Composition II
Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science3
Recommended:
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions course
Human Relations3
Mathematics3
Required:
Pre-Calculus I (or Higher)
Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 1(3)
Degree Requirements
CADD 100Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting3
CONS 101Introduction to Construction Technology3
CONS 108Construction Materials and Methods I (Construction Materials and Methods I)4
CONS 109Construction Materials and Methods II (Construction Materials and Methods II)4
CONS 111Commercial Building Codes3
CONS 120Construction Plans and Specifications (Print Reading and Specification)3
CONS 121Principles of Construction Estimating3
CONS 205Construction Site Safety2
CONS 221Construction Estimating II3
CONS 281Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control3
CONS 282Construction Law3
CONS 283Construction Documents and Specifications2
IS 101Introduction to Information Systems3
Total Units60
1

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.