Construction Management
Associate Degree Program
The Construction Management program prepares students for management and supervisory professions in the field of construction. The curriculum focuses on field operations, estimating, and project management processes as they relate to buildings and heavy/highway construction projects. Analytically based mathematics, civil, and architectural engineering technology courses round out the program. The program teaches students to utilize industry-standard computer applications. Laboratory experiences, field trips, professional discussions, and student club activities are an integral part of the student's academic experience.
Offered at the following location(s): Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Construction Supervisor
- Building Inspector
- Engineering Technician
- Project Manager
- Cost Estimator
- Construction Material Sales
- Specification Writer
- General Contracting
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Explore and apply foundational principles of civil (horizontal) and architectural (vertical) fields as they relate to construction management.
- Identify and quantify materials used in technical projects.
- Interpret and utilize construction drawings and project manuals.
- Employ project management skills as they relate to horizontal and vertical construction projects.
- Use equipment and technologies relevant to the construction management field.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, sustainability, quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Construction Materials and Print Reading | 3 | |
| Excel | 3 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Cost Estimating | 3 | |
| OSHA Safety Training and Workplace Readiness | 3 | |
| Civil & Environmental Drafting & Design | 3 | |
| Architectural CAD Applications | 3 | |
| Composition II | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Cost Estimating/Planning | 3 | |
| Construction Project Management I | 3 | |
| Building Service Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Principles | 4 | |
| Co-op Work Experience | 4 | |
| Construction Project Management II | 4 | |
| Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select one (1) social science elective
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Sustainability and Society | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
Heidi Gurdo
Instructional Director, Instructor, and Program Advisor
hgurdo@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3017
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.