Program Goals and Outcomes

Construction Technology Degree Program Goals and Outcomes

The online Associate Degree in Construction Technology can help students prepare for jobs in residential and light commercial construction.

Construction Technology

Associate Degree

6 months per semester

As low as $59/mo

Full Program Overview

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Program Goal

The overall program goal for the A.S. in Construction Technology Degree is to prepare students to enter positions in residential and light commercial construction, applying the learned technical and managerial expertise that will allow for future advancement.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate a high level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate effective quantitative skills
Demonstate proficient computer and information literacy skills
Demonstrate an understanding of the liberal arts, natural sciences, and social sciences
Recognize appropriate techniques for administering and evaluating construction contracts, documents, and codes
Estimate costs and quantities, and determine how to evaluate materials for construction projects
Demonstrate the methods of surveying measurements and perform calculations to determine the strength of various construction materials
Develop and interpret various types of engineering drawings used in the construction field, including computer-aided design (CAD)
Describe types of materials and management and building practices used in the construction industry
Interpret and identify nationally accepted code requirements and industry standards necessary for application of construction materials