Construction Management, Degree

State Board Approval Date:	11/02/06
Implementation Date:	Fall 2007
Last Updated:	05/13/09

Construction Management, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	CM03-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	CM03-02-04
Program Numbering	CM03-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	CM03-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: CM03-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Construction Management, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Construction Management, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Construction Management, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Construction Management, Degree program are:

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests or reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Construction Management, Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited degree granting institution; and

b. proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: CM03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Construction Management, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Construction Management, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Construction Management, Degree program are:

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores, or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

All Construction Management, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Program Structure

Standard Number: CM03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of CM03 and a Program CIP Code of 522001 are applied to the Construction Management, Degree program

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code CM03 and Program CIP Code 522001 to the Construction Management, Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

Standard Number: CM03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Construction Management, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CM03 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Construction Management, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CM03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Construction Management, Degree

Program Description

The Construction Management degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in some aspect of construction supervision. Basic carpentry skills include laying footings and foundations, framing, roofing, and interior and exterior finishing. Management skills include principles of accounting, construction drafting, code review, scheduling, and contracting. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Management.

GENERAL EDUCATION AREAS OF STUDY (Required minimum: 25 quarter hours)
AREA I	English/Humanities/Fine Arts	Minimum 10 quarter hours
	Successful completion of ENG 1101 is required as 5 of a minimum 10 quarter hours.
	Successful completion of a Humanities/Fine Arts is required as 5 of minimum 10 quarter hours taken from the following academic fields:
	Art	History
	Creative Writing	Humanities
	English – Literature	Literature and Cultural Studies
	Ethnic Studies	Music
	Film Studies and Criticism	Theatre

AREA II	Social/Behavioral Sciences	Minimum 5 quarter hours
	Courses that address Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences taken from the following academic fields:
	Communications	Political Science
	Economics	Psychology
	Ethnology	Sociology

AREA III	Natural Sciences/Mathematics		Minimum 5 quarter hours 1)
	Successful completion of MAT 1100 or MAT 1101 or MAT 1111 is required as 5 minimum quarter hours.
	Courses may be taken from the following academic fields:
	Astronomy	Physics
	Biology	Mathematics
	Chemistry	Computer Science

Program Specific Requirements	None
Minimum Required Hours				30

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CFC 100	Safety [P] Provisional admission	2	0	0	2	2
CFC 101	Introduction to Construction [P] Provisional admission	1	2	0	3	2
CFC 102	Professional Tool Use and Safety [P] Program admission	2	2	3	7	4
CFC 103	Materials and Fasteners [P] Program admission	3	0	0	3	3
CFC 105	Construction Print Reading [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
CAR 107	Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations [P] CFC 105	4	0	3	7	5
CAR 110	Floor Framing [P] CFC 101, CFC 103, CFC 105	2	0	3	5	3
CAR 111	Wall Framing [P] CFC 101, CFC 103, CFC 105	2	0	3	5	3
CAR 112	Ceiling and Roof Framing [P] CFC 101, CFC 103, CFC 105	4	0	6	10	6
CAR 114	Roof Coverings [P] CFC 101, CFC 103	1	0	3	4	2
CAR 115	Exterior Finishes and Trim [P] CFC 101, CFC 103, CFC 105	2	2	6	10	5
CAR 117	Interior Finishes I [P] CFC 101, CFC 103, CFC 105	1	0	9	10	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		30	10	36	76	47

Course Code	Construction Management Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I [P] Program admission	4	4	0	8	6
CMT 201	Residential Estimating Review [C] ACC 1101	4	0	0	4	4
CMT 202	Construction Drafting [P] SCT 100	1	6	0	7	4
CMT 205	Residential Code Review [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
CMT 213	Computerized Construction Scheduling [P] SCT 100	3	2	0	5	4
CMT 217	Construction Contracting [P] SCT 100	5	0	0	5	5
Minimum Required Hours:		22	12	0	34	28

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CFC 100	Safety	2	0	0	2	2
CFC 101	Introduction to Construction	1	2	0	3	2
CFC 102	Professional Tool Use and Safety	2	2	3	7	4
CFC 103	Materials and Fasteners	3	0	0	3	3
CFC 105	Construction Print Reading	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	4	3	20	16

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CAR 107	Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations	4	0	3	7	5
CAR 110	Floor Framing	2	0	3	5	3
CAR 111	Wall Framing	2	0	3	5	3
XXX xxx	Area III Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	0	9	22	16

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CAR 112	Ceiling and Roof Framing	4	0	6	10	6
CAR 114	Roof Coverings	1	0	3	4	2
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
XXX xxx	Area I, II, or III Elective	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	11	4	9	24	16

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CAR 115	Exterior Finishes and Trim	2	2	6	10	5
CAR 117	Interior Finishes I	1	0	9	10	4
XXX xxx	Area I English	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Area I Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	2	15	30	19

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	4	4	0	8	6
CMT 201	Residential Estimating Review	4	0	0	4	4
CMT 202	Construction Drafting I	1	6	0	7	4
XXX xxx	Area II Social/Behavioral Science Elective	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	14	10	0	24	19

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CMT 205	Residential Code Review	5	0	0	5	5
CMT 213	Computerized Construction Scheduling	3	2	0	5	4
CMT 217	Construction Contracting	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Area I, II, or III Elective	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	18	2	0	20	19