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Construction Management, AAS


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Victor Drayton
Division Chair, Industrial Technology
vdrayton@nctc.edu
940-668-7731 ext. 4401

 

Be a part of building the North Texas of tomorrow. North Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S. A degree in Construction Management from North Central Texas College will help provide a pathway to build a better tomorrow and prepare you for the exciting career of construction manager.

The Construction trades have a lot of specialized skill groups. As a Construction Manager, you have to develop a blend of skills including business, electrical, plumbing, residential, and commercial projects. Construction Managers oversee projects that involve the planning, design, and overall progress of a project. The goal is to complete the project safely, on time, and within budget.

The Construction Management program equips the student with a varied skill set that is developed through a combination of theory and hands on skills. The program has a strong focus on a plumbing concentration. This allows students to understand plumbing aspects of a project while still having the skill set to manage the overall project.

The Construction Management AAS Degree can be completed with a combination of Online, hybrid, and in-person classes. The program is designed to be completed in two years.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate improved communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the proper setup and the use of basic procedures related to Construction Management and Plumbing fields.
  • Install, set up and start an associated system.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
  • Understand the basics of construction project management.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of project estimation.
  • Sit for the Tradesman Plumbing License.

Degree Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


Capstone Requirement: CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction Management  is the capstone experience and may not be substituted. The Capstone requires the student to accumulate work experience related to the program. In addition, a comprehensive exam and lab must be completed with a grade of 70% or greater. The Capstone course should be taken the last semester before graduation.

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