The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.
Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.
Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction, and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Building Construction Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Layout and construct a wood framed structure.
- Interpret construction documents.
- Demonstrate proper construction safety skills.
Building Construction Technology Checklist
General Education Requirements
Communication
Take 2 Groups
Group 1:
Take 3 credits
ENG-110, ENG-111
Group 2:
Take 3 credits
COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-112, ENG-114
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits
ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credits
ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Natural Sciences/Math
Take 3 or 4 credits
MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
Major Requirements
Technical Core
Take 13 credits
ARC-112, BPR-130, CMT-120, CST-241
Required Subject Area
Take 12 credits
CST-111, CST-112, CST-221
Other Major Requirements
Take 3 groups
Group 1
Take 1 credit
ACA-122
Group 2
Take 8 credits
CMT-112, CMT-120, CMT-210, CMT-212, CST-131, CST-150, CST-241, CST-242, CST-251
Group 3
Take 16 credits
From course prefixes: ACC, AHR, ARC, ART, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, DFT, ECO, ELC, HYD, ISC, MAT, PLU, CST-193B, SPA-111, WBL, WLD
Maximum 9 credits per prefixes ACC, AHR, ART, BUS, ELC, MAT, WLD
Maximum 8 credits from WBL
Total Credit Hours: 65-66