A.S. in Public Works Administration
These course offerings prepare new personnel for public works occupations and provide upgrading within these occupations. Job opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Public Works A.S. Degree will:
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Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrate the ability to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a public works construction project.
- Explain how to effectively use resources to deliver Public Works capital construction and/or infrastructure maintenance projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction and maintenance process.
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Interpret construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) requirements applied in public works construction projects.
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Recognize basic construction means, methods, materials and equipment employed in public works construction and maintenance.
- Understand the quality assurance & control measures employed in public works, emphasizing the importance of the need for quality and longevity of capital construction and maintenance projects
- Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
- Discuss basic principles of ethics in Public Works.
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:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| PUB 150 | Introduction to Public Works | 3 |
| PUB 151 | Street Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| PUB 155 | Public Works Construction Inspection | 3 |
| PUB 157 | Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete | 3 |
| PUB 160 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 164 | Plan Reading and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| PUB 166 | Supervision in Public Works | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PUB 150 | Introduction to Public Works | 3 |
| PUB 151 | Street Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Mathematics | 5 |
| COUN 208 | Pathways in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| PUB 155 | Public Works Construction Inspection | 3 |
| PUB 157 | Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete | 3 |
| CM 110 | Introduction and Fundamentals of Construction Management | 3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PUB 160 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB 164 | Plan Reading and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CM 120 | Plans Reading | 2 |
| ANTH 212 & 212L |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab |
4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| PUB 161 | California Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| PUB 166 | Supervision in Public Works | 3 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
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.