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Construction and Building Science (CBAAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center, South Omaha Campus

Construction technology is a growing and diverse field. This degree offers a wide array of options including construction management, residential and commercial construction, cabinetry and finishing, and masonry. See the following pages for all program options.

Graduation Requirements

General education

27.0

Major requirements

18.5

Option requirements

51.5–59.0

Total credit hours required

97.0–104.5

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

English level II

4.5

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are recommended but may not transfer.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Other

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science (18.5 credit hrs.)

Students interested in a Construction Technology option should consult with faculty or Student Services when planning their studies.

CNST 1000Introduction to Building Construction

3.5

CNST 1010Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial

3.5

CNST 1050Introduction to Carpentry

3.5

CNST 2050Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout

3.5

CNST 2100Construction Safety (30-Hour)

4.5

Option requirements for Construction and Building Science (51.5-59.0 credit hrs.)

The Construction Technology degree options are available in the areas listed below. See the following pages for specific additional courses required to satisfy each option.

Commercial Construction (56.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Commercial Construction (CBCCO)

Concrete/Masonry Construction (57.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Concrete/Masonry Construction (CBMCO)

Construction Management (59.0 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Construction Management (CBCMO)

General Construction/Remodeling (57.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – General Construction/Remodeling (CBGCO)

Residential Carpentry (51.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Residential Carpentry (CBRCO)

Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (56.5 credit hrs.)

Construction and Building Science – Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (CBRFO)