Construction Technology Career Program A.S.
Program Description
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:
- Be familiar with building materials and methods of construction;
- Be able to understand and handle construction contract documents;
- Be equipped to estimate construction;
- Understand structural and mechanical systems;
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints;
- Be familiar with surveying equipment and able to work with them;
- Have proper communication skills in written and spoken language as well as in spreadsheets;
- Possess basic business and accounting skills;
- Have a strong overall general education;
- Be able to handle the responsibilities of an entry-level job in the construction industry; and
- Be prepared to continue their education for the baccalaureate degree in Construction Management.
Requirements (61 Credits)
College Core Requirements (26 Credits)
ENG 101 Composition 3 credits
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3 credits
MAT 172 College Algebra 3 credits (Or higher level MAT 3-4 credits)
BBG 114 Business Application Software 4 credits
COM 173 Public Speaking 3 credits
BIO 181 Environmental Science 4 credits - satisfies NCC IDS requirement
HUM ELE Humanities Elective 3-4 credits
SSC ELE Social Science Elective 3-4 credits
Major Requirements (35 Credits)
CTC 106 Blueprint Reading 3 credits
BBG 101 Introduction to Business 3 credits
ARC 106 Building Technology 4 credits
ARC 240 Environmental Systems 3 credits
ARC 215 Construction Documents 4 credits
ACC 113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 credits
ARC 229 Structures 3 credits
BBG 210 Business Communication 3 credits
LA ELE Liberal Arts Elective 3 credits 3 credits
Open ELE Open Elective 3 credits
CTC ELE Construction Elective 3 credits*
Recommended Sequence of Study
Semester 1
CTC 106 Blueprint Reading 3 credits
BBG 101 Introduction to Business 3 credits
ENG 101 Composition 3 credits
MAT 172 College Algebra 3 credits (Or higher level MAT 3-4 credits)
HUM ELE Humanities Elective 3-4 credits
Semester 2
BBG 114 Business Application Software 4 credits
ARC 106 Building Technology 4 credits
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3 credits
LA ELE Liberal Arts Elective 3 credits
SSC ELE Social Science Elective 3-4 credits
Semester 3
ARC 240 Environmental Systems 3 credits
COM 173 Public Speaking 3 credits
ARC 215 Construction Documents 4 credits
ACC 113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 credits
CTC ELE Construction Elective 3 credits*
Semester 4
ARC 229 Structures 3 credits
BBG 210 Business Communication 3 credits
BIO 181 Environmental Science 4 credits
Open ELE Open Elective 3 credits
Notes:
* ARC or CAD or CTC course
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