Overview
The Civil Engineering Technology – Construction Management Major prepares graduates to coordinate and supervise the construction process from design through construction while meeting schedule, cost, and quality goals.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, and gain thorough understanding of project documentation, building methods and materials, estimating, scheduling, and team dynamics. Graduates also are well-versed in computer-integrated construction, and the practices and methods used throughout residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Related Programs
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural Major (CETAO)Surveying and Mapping (SAM)Accreditation
The Civil Engineering Technology – Construction Management option is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) – http://www.acce-hq.org – 1717 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 320, San Antonio, TX 78232-1570. Phone (210) 495-6161.
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Evening Student Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Estimate project costs
- Inspect field work
- Monitor project control items
- Schedule building activities
- Utilize specialized software
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Estimator
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
Graduate Employment Outlook
The construction industry is the nation’s largest industry in terms of employment, and job opportunities for construction managers are projected to grow by 8 percent through 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. Construction managers will be needed as overall construction activity increases over the coming decade.
$23/hr to $33/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Evening Student Advisor
Curriculum
Effective 2023-2024 academic year
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management Major (CETCO)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET 115 | Architectural Drafting and Computer Aided Design ( B) | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CIT 190 | Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAT 124 | Applied Algebra and Geometry ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CET 106 | Plan Reading for Construction Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CET 108 | Basic Construction Safety for Employees: OSHA 10 ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FYE XXX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| CET 135 | Construction Estimating ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Algebra and Trigonometry ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CET 141 | Building Construction Methods 1: Materials and Codes ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| CET 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Civil Engineering Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| PHY 151 | Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based ( G) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| CET 230 | Construction Management ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CET 235 | Construction Scheduling ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CET 240 | Cost Engineering ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SUR 105 | Surveying Fundamentals ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CET 246 | Structural Systems of Building Construction ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CET 242 | Building Construction Methods 2: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| CET 285 | Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management Capstone ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CET 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Civil Engineering Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 50 | 111 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| Any course from FYE or HNR 100 | ||
| English Composition Elective (2nd English course) | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.