Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology
(68 Credits Hours)

Program description and Course Requirements

The Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology degree is designed to provide the opportunity for an individual student to develop competent skills for employability in the construction industry. Students gain two levels of industry certification through their pathway to an AAS degree in Construction Technologies. Each level marks a progression in career readiness with students ready for employment at the first level.

The programs starts with safety culture and its importance in the construction crafts including the role of OSHA in job-site safety. It continues through basic construction techniques utilizing Industry Standard Curriculum adopted from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students’ progress in the AAS Degree Program as they escalate in levels of Industry Standard Certification, each level eligible for certification completion and state of employability.

Please consult with your advisor for current transferability information.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (15):

Communications (3):

Select course from General Education Requirements3cr

Arts & Design (6):

ARCH 1120Intro to Architecture3cr
Select course from General Education Requirements3cr

Humanities (3):

Select course from General Education Requirements3cr

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3):

Select course from General Education Requirements3cr

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CORE (53):

CNST 101Layout & Framing4cr
CNST 103Exterior Finishing4cr
CNST 104NCCER Core4cr
CNST 105Interior Finishing4cr
CNST 106
   CNST 208
Cabinet Building OR
   Furniture Construction
4cr
CNST 109Plumbing Theory3cr
CNST 115Concrete Pouring & Finishing4cr
CNST 118Alternative Building Construction4cr
CNST 121Electrical Wiring4cr
CNST 124Sustainable Energy-Photovoltaic Systems4cr
CNST 174Design for Green Building4cr
CNST 175Blueprint Reading3cr
SUST 250Home Energy Audits3cr
CNST 295Practicum4cr