Construction Management

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

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree 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
  • 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.

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 Arizona-based 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

$101,500

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

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 Degree Progress Report 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.

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.

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 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

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
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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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:

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
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.

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 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

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
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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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 during 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

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
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
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.

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).

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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

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