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Degrees & Certificates

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  • Construction
  • This construction management certificate program teaches you mathematical principles and applications in construction. Gain skills in technical mathematics and material statics and strengths.
  • Build knowledge and skills to help you find an entry-level job in the construction industry. Gain skills including carpentry for construction sites, safety, and using hand and power tools.
  • Gain skills to prepare for work as a construction manager. Study construction project management principles, including project tracking and control methods and budget and cost analysis and learn various construction project scheduling methods.
  • Learn basic methods of construction management. Gain skills in building materials, construction techniques, blueprint reading, construction equipment, and basic construction management and scheduling principles.
  • Students complete a Construction Lab Clinical which will provide hands-on training that continues to build upon the principles learned within the construction discipline.
  • Learn a wide range of carpentry and construction methods with this comprehensive certificate. Students will learn proper installation techniques as well as how to use tools, read blueprints and more.
  • Students learn hands-on carpentry techniques including foundation, roofing and framing. Students will also earn their "10-hour safety card" with OSHA approved safety instruction.
  • Gain basic knowledge of how to read and interpret blueprints while becoming familiar with different types of building materials and construction techniques. Topics include a study of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, timber, and plastics and a study of types of building structural systems.
  • Construction Management

    Associate of Applied Science
    Gain hands-on knowledge and skills in blueprint reading, surveying, project estimating and construction project management. Learn foundational architecture and computer aided drafting (CAD) software used in construction.