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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.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- 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
- 2024-2025
- 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:
- Manage teams as a leader by setting a direction, aligning resources and managing others.
- Effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders in a culturally responsive manner.
- Formulate and evaluate information to effectively carry out a construction-related plan.
- Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts at the local, community, and global level during planning and construction phases.
- Utilize technical knowledge and skills to achieve design specifications.
- Utilize technology and software to create and interpret reports, designs and their elements.
- Apply professional and ethical practices.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Practice appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards in daily work activities.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to 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
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to 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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON100 | Introduction to Construction | 2 | |||
CON101 | Construction and Culture | Critical course Gateway course | H, HU | 3 | |
CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 | |||
CON252 | Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment | 3 | |||
Specialization | Specialization Option | 3–6 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS224 or CON241 or MGT229 or MGT253 |
Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows or Surveying or Management and Leadership I or Owning and Operating a Small Business | Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should select CON241 | None or SB or None | 3 | |
CON262 | Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) | 3 | |||
CON271 | Construction Safety | 3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | Note: Both ECN211 and ECN212 are required for ASU`s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology | SB or SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
Specialization | Specialization Option | 0–3 |
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 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative |
May be met by PHY111 in Specialization II CON106 Recommended |
SG or SQ | 0–4 | |
Specialization | Specialization Option | 0–4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Note: For students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology select COM225 | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
CON220 or CON221 |
Statics Application for Construction or Applied Statics | Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should select CON221 | 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:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 | ||
MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | CS | 3 | ||
HU and C |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Cultural Diversity in the US | HU and C | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON100 | Introduction to Construction | 2 | |||
CON101 | Construction and Culture | Critical course Gateway course | H, HU | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
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
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS224 or CON241 or MGT229 or MGT253 |
Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows or Surveying or Management and Leadership I or Owning and Operating a Small Business | Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should select CON241 | None or SB or None | 3 | |
CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 | |||
Specialization | Specialization Option | 0–3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON243 | Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials | 3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | Note: Both ECN211 and ECN212 are required for ASU`s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology | SB or SB | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON262 | Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) | 3 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative |
May be met by PHY111 in Specialization II CON106 Recommended |
SG or SQ | 0–4 | |
Specialization | Specialization Option | 0–4 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON220 or CON221 |
Statics Application for Construction or Applied Statics | Note: Students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology should select CON221 | 3 | ||
CON263 | Building Codes | 3 | |||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON251 | Microcomputers for Constructors | 3 | |||
CON223 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Note: For students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology select COM225 | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
CON273 | Electrical Construction Fundamentals | 3 |
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:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 | ||
MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | CS | 3 | ||
HU and C |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Cultural Diversity in the US | HU and C | 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 = First Year Composition
- 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 with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=172284).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management