A.S. in Construction Management

Today’s construction industry utilizes construction management best practices to oversee, manage and control the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and risk during all stages of its projects life-cycle (planning, design, pre-construction, construction and closeout).  Successful completion of construction management courses prepares students for construction management entry-level opportunities in one of many functions and/or postilions that support the construction project management team.  For students who already have prior construction industry experience, this program will prepare them for potential promotional opportunities.

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Construction Management A.S. Degree will:

1. Apply effective communication, both orally and in writing.
2. Apply quantity takeoff skills for bidding or budgeting purposes on a construction project.
3. Apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.
4. Apply current technology related to the construction industry.
5. Apply the interpretation of construction documents (contracts, specifications,
   and drawings) used in managing a construction project.
6. Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
7. Apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
8. Understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.
9. Understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
10. Understand basic construction methods and materials.
11. Understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
12. Understand the basic principles of structural design.
13. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Program learning outcomes are established in alignment with the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Student Learning Outcomes to provide the student with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities.

This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of "C" and above) of the following major requirements:

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.