Construction Management - Certificate

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PGM Code – 570D

Program Description The Construction Management Certificate program is primarily designed for students with experience in some phase of the construction industry who want to specialize in construction project management. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 57 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with an academic adviser.
Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Ed Van der Bogert | evanderb@edcc.edu | 425.640.1026
Dave Jacobson | djacobs@edcc.edu | 425.640.1573

Department website
Construction Management | www.edcc.edu/const

Gainful Employment
Gainful Employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (15 credits)

Communication Skills (5 credits)

ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
Any five-credit college level math course

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations:CD 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

Program Requirements (42 credits)

CONST 100 - Computers in Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 141 - Architectural Blueprint Reading I 4.0 Credits
CONST 160 - Materials and Methods 3.0 Credits
CONST 200 - Basic Estimating 4.0 Credits
CONST 230 - Project Planning and Scheduling 4.0 Credits
CONST 250 - Safety and Accident Prevention 3.0 Credits
CONST 260 - Project Management 3.0 Credits
CONST 266 - Advanced Computers for Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 280 - Building Codes I 3.0 Credits
Choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following
CONST 145 - Introduction to Surveying 4.0 Credits
CONST 177 - Structural Concrete I 4.0 Credits
CONST 185 - Civil Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 220 - Scope and Quality Standards 3.0 Credits
CONST 241 - AutoCAD for Construction 3.0 Credits
CONST 251 - Safety Plan Administration 3.0 Credits
CONST 270 - Structural Design I 4.0 Credits
Transfer credits or CONST 155 Special Topics courses

Career Management (2 credits)

CONST 292 - Capstone Project Seminar 1.0 Credits AND
CONST 293 - Capstone Project 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take one credit.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree/certificate, students will be able to:

Use technology to manage and analyze data and solve problems related to:
- construction graphics
- cost estimating
- planning and scheduling
Analyze information and make decisions that support an organization’s mission with respect to:
- Construction materials and methods
- Jobsite safety
- Building code compliance
- Project management
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2013 | Rev: 03/13