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:

1. Understand the fundamental principles of management and supervision, its role and ethical obligations.

2. Understand the various inter-divisional collaborations and synergies that are necessary to support publics’ best interest and service. 

3. Apply oral and written communication skills appropriate to the Public Works profession.

4. Understand the fundamental principles of decision making and problem/conflict resolution processes.

5. Understand the broader divisional functions of the Public Works organization.

6. Understand the fundamentals of a Public Works Contract, related contract documents, conditions, plans, specifications, regulations, codes, standard, and their respective order of precedence in the context of compliance and mitigating potential litigation.

7. Understand the basic applications of construction surveying in Public Works civil improvements.

8. Understand the roles and relationships between the various public works construction project stakeholders.

9. Understand the fundamental principles of the estimating, bidding and scheduling processes.

10. Demonstrate the interpersonal skills to assimilate in culturally diverse project team environments.

11. Understand the fundamental public works budgeting process, as well as types of funding sources that support Public Works operations.

12. Apply current technology applications and innovations supporting the Public Works industry sector.

13. Understand the fundamental inter-relationships between the procurement and contract administration processes and alternative project deliveries.

14. Understand the fundamental principles of life-long learning.  

15. Understand how to effectively use resources to deliver Public Works infrastructure maintenance projects.

16. Recognize basic construction means, methods, materials and equipment employed in public works maintenance operations.
17. 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
18. Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.

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:

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.