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Construction Management Degree

Degree level: Associate

construction_management_degreeSuccessful construction jobs require a variety of different elements working together to achieve a common purpose. With a Westwood College construction management associate degree, you'll learn to manage a project from start to finish. Through hands-on training and the completion of a capstone project, Westwood graduates are prepared for careers in the construction world. You'll learn the practical skills necessary to start your career through interactive classes taught by industry professionals.

Program features include:

  • curriculum designed with input from current industry professionals
  • course topics that include construction estimating and safety, two very important topics for construction managers
  • course in Green Building Trends and Technology specifically designed to cover the topics for LEED Green Associate certification*
  • training in commonly used construction materials, related construction methods and testing procedures for materials listed in the Construction Specification Institute's MasterFormat™

Member: US Green Building CouncilWestwood College is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - Associate Degree COURSE INFORMATION

A construction management associate degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Introduction to Construction Management
  • Construction Materials and Methods I and II
  • Construction Documents and Graphics
  • Building Codes and Inspection
  • Construction Estimating I
  • Green Building Trends and Technology

COURSE BREAKDOWN

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Describe the management practices used for planning, organizing, and controlling operations in an organization
  • Explain the purposes of and sources for industry-standard construction documents
  • Discuss how building codes and the building inspection process ensure that proper methods and material are used in construction projects
  • Create construction drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software, applying correct construction graphics techniques

LOCATIONS OFFERING THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.*

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

WHERE COULD YOUR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE DEGREE TAKE YOU?

Our construction management program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in construction management. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to a graduate with an associate degree in construction management from Westwood College:*

  • Construction estimating

  • Construction management

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Construction Management Associate Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

11-9021 Construction Managers
47-1011.03 Solar Energy Installation Managers

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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