Building Construction Management Overview (2198B)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The Building Construction Management A.S. degree is focused on developing the competencies necessary for a successful career in construction management. The program provides both core content and integrative, hands-on education in the areas of materials and methods, cost estimating, scheduling and planning, and leadership. Students also will learn about building information modeling, site logistics, and mobilization.
In addition to classroom instruction and laboratory exploration, students have the opportunity to obtain an internship during the summer break. The internship offers students an authentic environment for skill application and practice. Knowledge gained from coursework and an internship provides the students with the skills that support sustainable employment and career growth.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years if you attend full time or three years if you attend part time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3541
Jessica Powell, Administrative Assistant, powellj1@palmbeachstate.edu , (561) 868-3767
Employment Opportunities
Construction management graduates typically start their career as an entry-level technician or field engineer and can grow in the industry to obtain career positions such as, but not limited to:
- Contract administrator
- Project manager
- Assistant project manager
- Estimator
- Site safety and compliance officer
- Project scheduler
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Elective (Credit: 3)
| SLS1501 | Introduction to the College Experience (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
Core Program Requirements (Credits: 36)
| BCN1001 | Introduction to Building Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1230 | Building Construction Materials & Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1251 | Construction Drawings 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1760 | Building Codes and Ordinances (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2040 | Sustainable Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2054 | Construction Surveying Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2253 | Construction Drawings 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT1706 | Construction Documents (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT1770 | Construction Estimating (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2720 | Construction Scheduling and Planning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MNA2100 | Human Relations In Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
Technical Elective (Credit: 3)
| BCN2942 | Building Construction Internship (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
General Education (Credits: 18)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| PHI1010 | Introduction to Philosophy (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| LIT1000 | Introduction to Literature (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ESC1000 | Introduction to Earth Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| BCN1001 | Introduction to Building Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1230 | Building Construction Materials & Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SLS1501 | Introduction to the College Experience (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| BCT1770 | Construction Estimating (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2720 | Construction Scheduling and Planning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1251 | Construction Drawings 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1760 | Building Codes and Ordinances (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 3)
| BCN2942 | Building Construction Internship (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| BCT2040 | Sustainable Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT1706 | Construction Documents (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MNA2100 | Human Relations In Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Five - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| BCT2054 | Construction Surveying Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2253 | Construction Drawings 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| PHI1010 | Introduction to Philosophy (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| LIT1000 | Introduction to Literature (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ESC1000 | Introduction to Earth Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60