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2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Construction Management: AS

Associate of Science | 64 credits minimum

Program Website
Academic and Career Advising

Program Description
This program is designed to teach light commercial and residential construction management and sustainable building methods that address the green building and energy conservation demands of today. It is designed to allow students to transfer into various construction management related programs. The program provides student with an in-depth educational experience in construction management coursework. It is a building block toward a BS degree in Construction Management or related fields.

Career Opportunities
Entry level positions within a construction company with potential for rapid promotion. This is the first step toward starting a construction management career or private contractor business.

Transfer Information
For information regarding various transfer options, please contact the SLCC Program Advisor in Academic and Career Advising. Students who earn an AS degree in Construction Management have the option to transfer into the Technology Management - Construction Management Option, Bachelor Degree at Utah Valley University.

Estimated Cost for Students
For tuition and student fees see https://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx.
Course fees: $30

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

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Program General Education Notes

RECOMMENDED: For students choosing to transfer to Weber State University.

Composition (EN): ENGL 2010

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 or 

MATH 1080

Communication (CM): COMM 1020

Life Science (LS): BIOL 1400

Social Science (SS): ECON 2010

Program Requirements

Required Courses (22 Credits)

Elective Courses (8 credits)

Select 8 credits from the following:

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Discover construction technology that will enhance the ability to successfully compete in today’s marketplace in the construction management industry. [1,4,7,8]
  • Prepare students for a variety of construction related occupations. [1,2,3,4,7]
  • Provide continuing educational opportunities for currently working students who desire a degree for further job advancement. [1,7]\Identify sustainable building practices required by clients, architects, engineers and local and national building codes and standards. [1,2,4,7]
  • Apply entry level skills that result in accelerated advancement in employment. [1,4,7]
  • Prepare students for transfer to various construction management related programs. [1,3,7,8]
  • Interpret building plans and specifications. [1,2,4,5,7]
  • Summarize industry driven software used for editing, managing, marking-up, designing & sharing construction documents. [1,2,9]
  • Estimate the true cost of building projects by preparing cost breakdowns. [1,3,4,9]
  • Apply construction law and its related applications, including contracts, liens & liability exposure. [1,2,4,7]
  • Create a final presentation utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Projects software. [2,4,5,7,9]