Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science: Construction Technology
AAS Degree: 90 credits. Advising Guide
Career Description
Students who successfully complete the Construction Technology AAS degree will be prepared to assist contractors with responsibilities across the construction trades. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to competitively seek employment as general carpenters with potential for accelerated advancement as project or site managers. Finally, the program introduces students to communication and teamwork skills that employers are seeking in better qualified employees: project leadership skills, ability to communicate/collaborate with clients, and the ability to work cooperatively and efficiently as a member of a team/crew. The program emphasizes hands-on, practical experience and problem-based learning, just as students/workers will encounter on the job.
Course of Study
CGCC's Construction Program is designed so that students may join a certificate cohort in the fall of any year and apply the courses from that certificate toward the degree. The Construction Technology - Building and the Construction Technology - Finishing certificates are both wholly contained within and apply toward the completion of the Construction Technology AAS degree. Each of these certificates is a year long program, and students may begin with either certificate. By earning 27 additional credits of Math, Writing and General Education, students may earn an AAS degree.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this degree will be able to:
- Apply comprehensive construction skills in building or remodeling structures.
- Identify area for specialization in the construction industry.
- Demonstrate professionalism and produce quality work.
- Use effective communication skills to interact with fellow crew members and supervisor.
- Use critical thinking skills to evaluate jobsite practices.
Prerequisites
- MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits) or placement into MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits)
- Placement into WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits)
Course Map starting with the Construction Technology - Building certificate.
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 100 Building Layout | 3 credits |
| CT 102 Residential Concrete | 3 credits |
| CT 103 Building Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| CT 104 Floor Framing | 3 credits |
| WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 105 Walls and Ceiling Framing | 3 credits |
| CT 106 Roof Framing | 3 credits |
| CT 110 Electrical Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 111 Plumbing Basics | 3 credits |
| WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 112 Basic Stair Construction | 3 credits |
| CT 114 Windows and Interior Doors | 3 credits |
| CT 115 Interior and Exterior Finishes | 3 credits |
| MTH 105 or MTH 105Z Math in Society1 | 4 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
1 Fulfills Math, Science, Computer Science general education elective requirement.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 230 Roofing and Siding | 3 credits |
| CT 231 Sheetrock/Drywall Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 232 Flooring Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 233 Green Building Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 113 Deck Building | 3 credits |
| CT 221 Advanced Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| CT 223 Fences, Handrails and Gates | 3 credits |
| CT 243 Plans, Drawings and Prints | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 222 Commercial Concrete | 3 credits |
| CT 241 Hardware, Adhesives, Sealants and Flashings | 3 credits |
| CT 242 Estimating Labor and Materials | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Construction Technology (CT) | 66 |
| Mathematics (MTH) | 4 |
| Writing (WR) | 8 |
| General Education Electives | 12 |
Course Map starting with the Construction Technology - Finishing certificate.
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 230 Roofing and Siding | 3 credits |
| CT 231 Sheetrock/Drywall Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 232 Flooring Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 233 Green Building Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 113 Deck Building | 3 credits |
| CT 221 Advanced Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| CT 223 Fences, Handrails and Gates | 3 credits |
| CT 243 Plans, Drawings and Prints | 3 credits |
| WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 222 Commercial Concrete | 3 credits |
| CT 241 Hardware, Adhesives, Sealants and Flashings | 3 credits |
| CT 242 Estimating Labor and Materials | 3 credits |
| MTH 105 or MTH 105Z Math in Society1 | 4 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
1 Fulfills Math, Science, Computer Science general education elective requirement.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 100 Building Layout | 3 credits |
| CT 102 Residential Concrete | 3 credits |
| CT 103 Building Materials and Methods | 3 credits |
| CT 104 Floor Framing | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 105 Walls and Ceiling Framing | 3 credits |
| CT 106 Roof Framing | 3 credits |
| CT 110 Electrical Basics | 3 credits |
| CT 111 Plumbing Basics | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 112 Basic Stair Construction | 3 credits |
| CT 114 Windows and Interior Doors | 3 credits |
| CT 115 Interior and Exterior Finishes | 3 credits |
| General Education Electives | 4 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Construction Technology (CT) | 66 |
| Mathematics (MTH) | 4 |
| Writing (WR) | 8 |
| General Education Electives | 12 |