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Construction Supervision
Associate of Applied Science
Degree Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science
Students completing the A.A.S. degree in Construction Supervision have prepared themselves for supervisory/administrative roles within the construction industry. The curriculum incorporates course work in mathematics, architectural principles, business and construction technology. New students are encouraged to meet with a Construction Supervision faculty advisor before first semester registration.

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)
ENG 121 English Composition I 3 credits
MAN 116 Principals of Supervision 3 credits
MAT 122 College Trigonometry 3 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking 3 credits
General Education Elective 3 credits
Choose one course from one of the following: ART 110, 111; FRE, JPN or LAT 111,112, 211; SPA 101,115; MUS 100,120; PHI 111,112; THE 105, 212.
Major Courses (40 credit hours)
ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I 4 credits
ARC 101 Introduction to Architectural Drawing 5 credits
ARC 107 Blueprint Reading for Building Trades 3 credits
ARC 116 Building Materials 3 credits
ARC 121 Building Structure Analysis 3 credits
ARC 216 Estimating I 3 credits
ARC 218 Surveying 3 credits
ARC 226 Construction Scheduling 3 credits
ARC 228 Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance 3 credits
ARC 231 Building Service Systems 3 credits
ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications 3 credits
CAD 101 Computer-Aided Drafting I 3 credits
Physical Education (1 credit hour)
PED activity course* 1 credit
*The PED requirement may be waived for students who are 35 years or older at the time of most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.

Restricted Electives
Students must complete Option A or Option B as listed below:

Concentration A - Business (13 credit hours)
BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business 3 credits
ECO 202 Principals of Microeconomics 3 credits
MAN 224 Leadership 3 credits
MAT 125 Survey of Calculus 4 credits
Concentration A - Program Total 69 credit hours

Concentration B - Carpentry (15 credit hours)
CAR 101 Basic Safety 1 credit
CAR 102 Hand and Power Tools 1 credit
CAR 105 Job Site Layout & Blueprint reading 1 credit
CAR 115 Form & Foundation Systems 1 credit
CAR 121 Floor Framing 1 credit
CAR 122 Wall Framing 1 credit
CAR 123 Roof Framing 1 credit
CAR 125 Roofing Materials & Methods 1 credit
CAR 130 Windows and Exterior Doors 1 credit
CAR 131 Exterior Trim 1 credit
CAR 145 Interior Finishes - General 1 credit
CAR 146 Interior Finishes - Drywall Construction 1 credit
CAR 151 Interior Trim - Doors and Trim 1 credit
CAR 153 Interior Trim - Cabinets and Countertops 1 credit
CAR 160 Floor Finishes 1 credit
Concentration B - Program Total 71 credit hours

Construction Estimating
Certificate
Financial Aid is only available for the course work in this certificate as part of the ultimate educational goal of obtaining an A.A.S. degree as indicated on your College application. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid for more details.

Major Courses
ARC 107 Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) 3 credits
ARC 216 Estimating I 3 credits
Total 6 credit hours

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