2017-2018 Catalog

Construction and Building Science – Construction Management (CBCMO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Fort Omaha Campus

This degree option provides students with knowledge and entry-level skills desirable for construction entrepreneurship and supervision of a variety of construction projects.

Graduation Requirements

General education 27.0-27.5
Major requirements 26.5
Option requirements 25.0
Electives 26.0-31.0
Total credit hours required 104.5-110.0

General education requirements (27.0-27.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

ENGL 1220 Technical Writing OR ENGL 1225 Applied Communications I is recommended. Students planning to transfer should select ENGL 1010.

English level II

4.5

ENGL 1240 Oral and Written Reports OR ENGL 1245 Applied Communications II is recommended. Students planning to transfer should select ENGL 1020.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/Social Science course

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 or SPCH 1220 is recommended, but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH MATH 1240 or higher

4.5-5.0

Students planning to transfer should select MATH 1420.

Additional

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

OR

RDLS 1200College Success StrategiesONLINE

4.5

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science (26.5 credit hrs.)

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

CNST 1005Introduction to the Construction Industry

4.5

CNST 1020Blueprint Reading

4.5

CNST 1030Digital Blueprint Applications

4.5

CNST 1050Introduction to Carpentry

4.5

CNST 2060Building and Site Layout

4.5

CNST 2981Internship

4.0

Option requirements for Construction and Building Science – Construction Management (25.0 credit hrs.)

CNST 2100Construction Safety (30-Hour)

4.5

CNST 2120Construction Law and Document Management

4.5

CNST 2130Construction Estimating

7.0

CNST 2140Job Site Management

4.5

CNST 2160Advanced Construction Estimating and Scheduling

4.5

Electives for Construction and Building Science – Construction Management (26.0-31.0 credit hrs.)

Select  26.0 to 31.0 hours from the following:

CNST 1220Remodeling and Deconstruction

6.5

CNST 1240Interior Finish and Cabinetry

9.0

CNST 1360Floor, Wall, Stair and Ceiling Framing

9.0

CNST 1370Exterior Finish

6.5

CNST 1400Introduction to Masonry

6.5

CNST 1510Introduction to Concrete and Wall Forms

9.0

CNST 2360Roof Framing

6.5

The degree option is an area of interest within a program.  Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.