Associate in Applied Science in Construction Management

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Applied Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management provides instruction in management skills, construction industry specific technical and occupational subjects, such as construction planning, design, and OSHA 30 safety. This degree helps prepare graduates for a productive career in the construction industry as an owner, foreman, project engineer, manager, project manager, or property manager. Provides knowledge in construction ethics, estimating, and contracts and prepares graduates for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associates exam in order to become LEED Certified. This curriculum also provides good preparation for transfer to a four-year bachelor program in Construction and satisfies much of the requirements for the AGEC-A and Associate in Arts Degrees.

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Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Construction Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3502
Total Credits Required
60-85
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Manage teams as a leader by setting a direction, aligning resources and managing others.
  2. Effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders in a culturally responsive manner.
  3. Formulate and evaluate information to effectively carry out a construction-related plan.
  4. Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts at the local, community, and global level during planning and construction phases.
  5. Utilize technical knowledge and skills to achieve design specifications.
  6. Utilize technology and software to create and interpret reports, designs and their elements.
  7. Apply professional and ethical practices.
  8. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
  9. Practice appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards in daily work activities.
  10. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

成功完成这个学位可能导致employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Construction Managers

$79,391

*职业和工资Lightcas所提供的信息t using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisor开发一个满足个别教育计划their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON100 Introduction to Construction 2
CON101 Construction and Culture Critical courseGateway course H, HU 3
CON244 Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading 3
CON252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3–6
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS224or
CON241or
MGT229or
MGT253		 Project Management Microsoft Project for WindowsorSurveyingorManagement and Leadership IorOwning and Operating a Small Business Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should selectCON241 orSB 3
CON262 Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) 3
CON271 Construction Safety 3
ECN211or
ECN212		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles Note: BothECN211andECN212are required for ASU`s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology SB 3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials 3
CON251 Microcomputers for Constructors 3
CON263 Building Codes 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative May be met byPHY111in Specialization II

CON106Recommended		 SGorSQ 0–4
Specialization Specialization Option 0–4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication Note: For students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology selectCOM225 SBorL 3
CON220or
CON221		 Statics Application for ConstructionorApplied Statics Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should selectCON221 3
CON223 Strength of Materials 3
CON273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

General Electives

For students intending to transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology, the following courses are recommended to ensure junior standing at the time of transfer:

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECN211or
ECN212		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3
MAT206 Elements of Statistics CS 3
HUand
C		 人文、艺术& DesignandCultural Diversity in the US HUandC 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON100 Introduction to Construction 2
CON101 Construction and Culture Critical courseGateway course H, HU 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3–6

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS224or
CON241or
MGT229or
MGT253		 Project Management Microsoft Project for WindowsorSurveyingorManagement and Leadership IorOwning and Operating a Small Business Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should selectCON241 orSB 3
CON244 Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading 3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials 3
ECN211or
ECN212		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles Note: BothECN211andECN212are required for ASU`s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology SB 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON262 Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) 3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative May be met byPHY111in Specialization II

CON106Recommended		 SGorSQ 0–4
Specialization Specialization Option 0–4

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON220or
CON221		 Statics Application for ConstructionorApplied Statics Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should selectCON221 3
CON263 Building Codes 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON251 Microcomputers for Constructors 3
CON223 Strength of Materials 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication Note: For students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology selectCOM225 SBorL 3
CON273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON271 Construction Safety 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

General Electives

For students intending to transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology, the following courses are recommended to ensure junior standing at the time of transfer:

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECN211or
ECN212		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3
MAT206 Elements of Statistics CS 3
HUand
C		 人文、艺术& DesignandCultural Diversity in the US HUandC 3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=172284).