Construction Technology
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Technology prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in carpentry or plumbing or electrical systems in residential and commercial settings. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the construction trade, and includes course work in safety, tools and equipment, construction calculations, blueprint reading, and trade-specific codes, material characteristics, and installation techniques. Certificates of Completion (CCL) and Certificates of Competency (CCT) in Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing are also available and are embedded in this AAS.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
- Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271)
- Evaluate construction plans to make informed decisions. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210++, CON222, CON232, CON271, (CRE), [FYC], [MA])
- Interpret construction plans to perform a task. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210++, CON222, CON232, CON271, (CRE), [FYC], [MA])
- Identify potential construction problems. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210++, CON222, CON232, CON271, (CRE), [MA], [NS])
- Resolve a problem in the construction field. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210++, CON222, CON232, CON271, (COM), [MA], [NS])
- Recognize the interrelationships among the construction trades. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271, (CRE), [MA])
- Describe the implications of working in construction trades. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222++, CON232, CON271, (COM), [SB])
- Effectively work within a team structure. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [NS], [SB])
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271, (COM), [FYC])
- Demonstrate work quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271)
- Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and work practices. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271, [HU], [SB])
- Use, maintain and secure materials, tools, and equipment according to professional standards. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271)
- Maintain the work space according to professional standards. (CON102++, CON103, CON110++, CON122++, CON132++, CON210, CON222, CON232, CON271)
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
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.
Carpenters
$47,920 Show expanded career information for Carpenters
Construction Laborers
$40,200 Show expanded career information for Construction Laborers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
$47,960 Show expanded career information for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
$61,980 Show expanded career information for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electricians
$51,300 Show expanded career information for Electricians
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
$71,150 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Helpers--Carpenters
$35,520 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--Electricians
$39,220 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Electricians
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$33,600 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$55,470 Show expanded career information for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CON103 or CON271 |
Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety | Critical course Gateway course | 1–3 | ||
CON102 or (CON102AA and CON102AB and CON102AC) |
Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings) | 2–5 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | Critical course Gateway course | 9 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 9 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 OR CON271 recommended. | 3 | ||
GTC108 or MAT14+ |
Technical Mathematics II or College Mathematics | Recommend MAT15+ for transfer to a university program. | None or MA | 3–6 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | CON101 recommended. | HU | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
CON106 | Foundations of Concrete | Or any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. | SQ | 4 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 or CON271 recommended. | 1–3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 or CON271 recommended. | 0–3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 or CON271 recommended. | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CON103 or CON271 |
Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety | Critical course Gateway course | 1–3 | ||
CON102 or (CON102AA and CON102AB and CON102AC) |
Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings) | 2–5 | |||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 9 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 9 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 OR CON271 recommended. | 3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | CON101 recommended. | HU | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GTC108 or MAT14+ |
Technical Mathematics II or College Mathematics | Recommend MAT15+ for transfer to a university program. | None or MA | 3–6 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NS | Natural Science | 4 | |||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 or CON271 recommended. | 0–3 |
Term 8
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 | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
General Elective | General Elective | CON244 or CON271 recommended. | 0–4 |
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.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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=188893).
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.
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 Technology