Construction Management

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 63

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About This Program

Gain the experience needed to be a project manager on building construction projects. You will learn about construction principles, techniques, materials, and building equipment; manual and computer-assisted drafting; building contracting processes; legal considerations; and cost estimating and scheduling using the latest software. This program is ideal if you want to explore the construction field; are employed in field positions in construction and wish to expand your career options; or have supervision experience in construction and want to become an estimator, scheduler, or manager.

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Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction	3 credits		Major Course Tech Comp
ADC 103 - CAD Basics	3 credits		Major Course Tech Comp
ADC 123 - Construction Print Reading and Specifications	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 133 - Project Management in Construction	3 credits		Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	Must complete ENGL 101 with minimum grade of "C" or better	Writing/Research/Info Lit 1

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Course Type
ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties	3 credits	Major Course
ADC 146 - Construction Contracts and Business Practices	3 credits	Major Course
ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit	3 credits	Major Course Oral Communication/Creative Expression
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	3 credits	Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	Writing/Research/Info Lit 2

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Summer I

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ADC 186 - Surveying	3 credits		Major Course

Semester 3

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MATH 137 - Geometry for Design	3 credits	Students intending to transfer to baccalaureate programs in Construction Management are advised to consult that institution's requirements before selecting courses to fulfill Quantitative Reasoning	Quantitative Reasoning
ADC 136 - Construction Safety and Building Codes	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 236 - Construction Cost Estimating I	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 212 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Methods	3 credits		Major Course
ADC 286 - Building Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofit	3 credits		Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Course Type
ADC 261 - Construction Management and Scheduling	3 credits	Major Course
ADC 226 - Structures I — Analysis	3 credits	Major Course
ADC 237 - Construction Cost Estimating II — Computer Methods & Cost-Benefit Analysis	3 credits	Major Course
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)	3 credits	Scientific Reasoning
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning^*	3 credits	Humanities

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

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Launch Your Career in Construction Management

Construction and Building Inspector est. salary $66,551
Construction Manager est. salary $90,687
Cost Estimator est. salary $73,041

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia area; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$ 77,527

Median Salary of First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

1,392

Number of Jobs in the Region

+4%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Featured Career

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Starting Pay: $48,113

Typical Tasks

Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.

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