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Construction Technology A.S. Career Program

This program is unique in Fairfield County. It provides technical knowledge for individuals interested in active participation in building our communities. Graduates are prepared for careers in the construction industry as construction managers, project superintendents and building officials.

Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  1. Be familiar with building materials and methods of construction;
  2. Be able to understand and handle construction contract documents;
  3. Be equipped to estimate construction;
  4. Understand structural and mechanical systems;
  5. Be able to read and interpret blueprints;
  6. Be familiar with surveying equipment and able to work with them;
  7. Have proper communication skills in written and spoken language as well as in spreadsheets;
  8. Possess basic business and accounting skills;
  9. Have a strong overall general education;
  10. Be able to handle the responsibilities of an entry-level job in the construction industry;
  11. Be prepared to continue their education for the baccalaureate degree in Construction Management.

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Requirements for the A.S. Degree (65-66 credits)

College Core Requirements (29 credits)
Credits
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3
COM 173 Public Speaking 3
MAT 136 Intermediate Algebra 4
BBG 114 Business Application Software 3
PHY 114 Mechanics 4
IDS 220 Social Science: Individuals and Society 3
    Humanities elective 3-4
    Liberal Arts elective 3
       
Major Requirements (33 credits)
ARC 106 Building Technology 4
ARC 215 Construction Documents 4
ACC 113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
ARC 229 Structures 3
ARC 240 Environmental Systems 3
BBG 101 Introduction to Business 3
BBG 210 Business Communication 3
CTC 106 Blueprint Reading 3
CTC 210 Surveying 4
MAT 172 College Algebra 3
       
Electives (3 Credits)
    Open Elective 3
       
Recommended Sequence of Study
Semester 1
ENG 101 Composition 3
MAT 136 Intermediate Algebra 4
BBG 101 Introduction to Business 3
BBG 114 Business Application Software 3
CTC 106 Blueprint Reading 3
Semester 2
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3
COM 173 Public Speaking 3
MAT 172 College Algebra 3
ARC 106 Building Technology 4
BBG 210 Business Communication 3
Semester 3
ARC 215 Construction Documents 4
ACC 113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
PHY 114 Mechanics 4
IDS 220 Social Science: Individuals and Society 3
    Humanities elective 3-4
Semester 4
ARC 229 Structures 3
ARC 240 Environmental Systems 3
    Liberal Arts elective 3
    or  
    Open Elective 3
CTC 299 Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
CTC 210 Surveying 4

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