Construction Management
AS Degree Construction Management · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Technology and Health Division
Architecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department
Construction Management A.S. Degree - The Construction Management program prepares students to enter the field of construction management, construction administration, supervision, or other related construction employment. This multi-tiered program offers certificates designed to enhance the skills of working professionals (and credit for applied learning), and a comprehensive program designed to introduce entry level students to the range of construction employment opportunities. The program develops contemporary and emerging skills in general construction principles and processes, sustainability, estimating and scheduling, contract administration, building codes and legal aspects of construction, materials and specifications, reading construction documents and preparation of shop drawings, and BIM (building information modeling) through an immersive virtual construction environment. Students desiring a Bachelor's degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| CMGT 121 | Building Information Modeling for Construction | 4 |
| CMGT 130 | Construction Planning and Management | 3 |
| CMGT 140 | Construction Controls | 3 |
| CMGT 150 | Construction Operations | 3 |
| CMGT 160 | Construction Management Work Experience (Variable Unit Course. One unit required.) | 1 |
| ECT 67 | Reading Construction Drawings | 3 |
| ECT 70 | Elements of Construction Management | 3 |
| ECT 71 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| Choose One Course From the Following List | 3-5 | |
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | |
| BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| orECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Choose two courses from the following list: | 6-7 | |
| ARCH 145 | Building and Zoning Codes | |
| ECT 17 | Legal Aspects of Construction | |
| ECT 87 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection | |
| ENGR 1C | Engineering Critical Thinking | |
| ENGR 40 | Statics | |
| ENGR 42 | Mechanics of Materials | |
| SURV 1A | Surveying | |
| Total Units | 36-39 | |