Construction Technology (A.S.)

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Suzette Burckhard, Interim Department Head
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417

Program Information

The Construction Technology program incorporates content in scheduling, construction materials, project control, and building methods with the liberal arts component of the system general education requirements. The major will prepare students for entry-level positions in construction and affiliated industries. The AS-CT is also online and courses are offered on a two-year completion schedule to meet the needs of working professionals. Completion of the Construction Technology major will allow students to transfer 60 credits of coursework towards the B.S. in Construction Management .

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation from the Construction Technology program, students will have an:

Ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
Ability to conduct experiments or test theories, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to function on teams.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Course Delivery Format

Program courses are taught online and on campus.

Requirements for Construction Technology Major: 60 Credits

Associate of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101 - Composition I (COM) [SGR #1] Credits: 3
and SGR #1 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
CMST 101 - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) [SGR #2] Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity: SGR #3 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity: SGR #4 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5] Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
CHEM 106-106L - Chemistry Survey and Lab (COM) [SGR #6] Credits: 3, 1
and SGR #6 Elective Credits: 3

Major Requirements

CM 124 - Construction Graphics Credits: 3
or CM 230 - Applied Construction Planning Credits: 3
CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 216 - Construction Methods and Materials Credits: 3
CM 232 - Cost Estimating Credits: 3
CM 250 - Construction Project Management I Credits: 2
CM 333 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems Credits: 3
GE 265 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3
Technical Electives Credits: 6

Supporting Coursework

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
GE 231 - Technology, Society, and Ethics Credits: 3

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 60

Summary of Program Requirements

Associate of Science
System General Education Requirements	25 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	26 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	6 Credit Hours
Electives**	3 Credit Hours

**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.