For more information, visit the Dallas College Construction Management webpage and your academic advisor at the North Lake Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a degree in Construction Management with the Commercial option. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Construction Management, with the Commercial Emphasis. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree in Construction Management is designed to help meet the need for Commercial construction assistant superintendents work in all phases of the construction business: public and private projects; small multi-family projects to the largest of skyscrapers and industrial projects; rural highways to major interstates. Working closely with architects, engineers, owners, and the various contractors on a job, the construction manager's duties are varied, challenging, and rewarding both emotionally and financially. Optionally, graduates can go into estimating, field engineering, project scheduling, and other management levels both at the general contractor level and for specialty contractors such as mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Courses that complete the degree and the Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent Certificate (C) are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CNBT 2342 – Construction Management I (Course also applies to C)
CNBT 1302 – Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction I (Course also applies to C)
CNBT 1311 – Construction Methods and Materials I (Course also applies to C)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
OSHT 1213 – Accident Prevention, Inspection and Investigation (Course also applies to C)
SRVY 1301 – Introduction to Surveying
GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I This is a Core course.
CNBT 2310 – Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading (Course also applies to C)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
BMGT 1327 – Principles of Management
CNBT 1344 – Construction Materials Testing
CNBT 1359 – Project Scheduling (Course also applies to C)
CNBT 1346 – Construction Estimating I (Course also applies to C)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CNBT 2337 – Construction Estimating II
CNBT 2315 – Construction Specifications and Contracts (Course also applies to C)
COMMERCIAL OPTION-RELATED ELECTIVE**
CNBT 2344 – Construction Management II (Capstone)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
** Construction Management electives for the Commercial option can be chosen from the following: CNBT 1342, CNBT 2317, CNBT 2335, DFTG 1309, ENTC 1323, SRVY 1309, SRVY 1315, CNBT 2380
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Construction Management A.A.S. and certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS