Construction Technology
- AAS - Career Program
- Department of Engineering Technologies
HERE’S A FAST, EFFECTIVE WAY TO START A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAREER
In the construction technology associate degree program at Monroe Community College, you’ll get first-rate career training for the construction industry. Our construction technology degree offers a practical introduction to all aspects of construction management, including hands-on experience with the most current construction technology.
The construction technology program is led by experienced professors who’ve spent years in the construction industry. They bring a real-world perspective into the classroom, emphasizing knowledge that construction firms look for in new hires. You’ll get strong career training in key elements of construction management, including:
- Surveying
- Drafting
- Estimating
- Construction
- Inspection
Launch Your Construction Management Career at Monroe Community College
The construction technology A.A.S. degree at MCC covers every aspect of the construction industry. You’ll learn about construction technology and materials for buildings, highways and heavy construction. Courses cover a wide range of technical subjects, including:
- Construction surveying
- CAD graphics
- Concrete and soils
- Statics
- Materials strength and properties
In addition, you’ll develop skills that prepare you for supervisory and managerial roles, with courses in construction management, project management, estimating, and contracts.
MCC’s construction technology program has a strong reputation among employers, so our graduates do well once they reach the job market. You may start your career with job titles such as:
- Construction Manager
- First-Line Supervisor
- Construction and Building Inspector
- Building Materials Sales Representative
Should you choose to continue your education in a bachelor’s degree program, your MCC construction technology credits will transfer to top schools such as RIT, Syracuse, and SUNY Utica.
To find out how a construction technology associate degree can prepare you for a career in construction management, contact MCC’s admissions office at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@westridgeparkapartments.com.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
A.A.S. Degree - Career Program
Department:Engineering Technologies
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
MCC Program Code: CT01
Description
Graduates of Construction Technology will be part of a team responsible for the coordination and implementation of construction projects. Some of the duties performed would include cost estimating, project management, and project scheduling. This specialization combines these courses with knowledge of core technical courses such as elementary structures, soils, concrete, and surveying; and integrates them with their applications in the construction of buildings, roads and other projects.
Program Learning Outcomes
1) Perform necessary surveys for construction site layout
2) Interpret construction drawings and perform quantity surveys and estimates
3) Plan, schedule and coordinate residential, commercial or heavy construction projects
4) Update drawings for a residential, commercial or heavy construction projects
5) Interpret and apply appropriate building and structural codes
6) Perform shop and field calculations
7) Perform basic computer applications required for basic construction management
8) Prepare and interpret materials technical and general specifications
9) Apply construction management principles to a construction project
10) Select appropriate construction equipment and production control techniques for site work
11) Perform fundamental design calculations based on building, scaffolding, concrete form, or shoring loads
12) Communicate the technical requirements of a construction project to all parties involved in the construction process
13) Plan and implement a construction safety program
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry (MTH 104) or MCC Math Level 6 or higher
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| CIT 101 Surveying | 4 |
| CIT 122 Construction I: Elements of Building Construction | 4 |
| ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| MTH 152 Survey of Mathematics for Technicians (grade of C or higher required) OR MTH164 Introduction to Trigonometry AND MTH 165 College Algebra OR MTH 175 Precalculus OR MTH 210 Calculus I OR MTH 211 Calculus II OR MTH 212 Calculus III OR MTH 225 Differential Equations | 4 |
| TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CIT 112 CAD for Construction | 2 |
| CIT 123 Introduction to Heavy, Highway and Site Construction | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| PHY 131 Applied Physics I OR PHY 145 College Physics I OR PHY 161 University Physics I | 4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| CIT 206 Soil and Concrete Testing | 4 |
| ENG 250 Professional Communication OR ENG 251 Technical Writing | 3 |
| MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| CIT 204 Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CIT 217 Construction Management | 4 |
| CIT 221 Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CIT 232 Construction Contracts and Specifications | 2 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 61-64 |