{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Construction Technology",
  "id": "construction-technology--construction-technology-associate-science-degree",
  "name": "Construction Technology",
  "award": "Associate in Science Degree",
  "department": "construction-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/construction-technology/construction-technology-associate-science-degree/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Construction Technology A165, Construction Safety/CAL-OSHA, is required for any first earned Certificate of Achievement. It is recommended that all beginning, full-time students enroll in the following courses leading to a Certificate of Achievement.\n\nComplete the Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.\n\n#### Program Outcomes\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.\n2.  Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, and hands-on skilled tradespeople."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements and General Education."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A165",
          "title": "Construction Safety/CAL OSHA",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A180",
          "title": "Building Construction 1",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A185",
          "title": "Building Construction 2",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A190",
          "title": "Blueprint Reading and Drafting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A195",
          "title": "Residential Code",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A240",
          "title": "Specialty Trades",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units",
          "units": "25"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "OCC AS General Education",
          "units": "up to 21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements",
          "units": "varies"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.\n2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**\n\n**Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| CNST A180 | Building Construction 1 | 5 |\n| CNST A190 | Blueprint Reading and Drafting | 4 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n|  | Units | 15 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| CNST A185 | Building Construction 2 | 5 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 9 |\n|  | Units | 17 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA | 3 |\n| CNST A240 | Specialty Trades | 5 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n| OOC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 |\n|  | Units | 14-16 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| CNST A195 | Residential Code | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 5 |\n|  | Units | 14-15 |\n|  | Total Units | 60-63 |\n\n1. OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units\n2. Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a \"C\" or better; \\*100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2"
    }
  ]
}