Program Manager: Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI)
Email: CATI@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7912
Program Description
Provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills required for success in a career in construction management. Students planning on transferring to a four year college should discuss course requirements with the program manager.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the complete construction process which includes effective planning, scheduling, and control of the overall construction project.
- Students will understand construction safety principles and practices, and be familiar with related federal/state/county codes.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Career Communication | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Survey of Physics (Spring) | ||
| Survey of Physical Science | ||
| Physical Geology (Fall) | ||
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BMGT 103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CMTE 100 | Occupational Safety & Health | 2 |
| CMTE 101 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CMTE 130 | Materials & Methods of Construction | 3 |
| CMTE 200 | Site Management | 3 |
| CMTE 210 | Construction Project Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CMTE 220 | Construction Project Scheduling | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select any of the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of Accounting II | ||
| Spreadsheet Applications | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | ||
| Internship | ||
Any BLDT or CADT or CMIS or CMTE or SPAN course 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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CMIS course: CMIS 111R Business Software Applications recommended.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| BMGT 103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMTE 101 | Construction Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| CMTE 130 | Materials & Methods of Construction | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Survey of Physical Science | ||
| Survey of Physics (Spring) | ||
| Physical Geology (Fall) | ||
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Career Communication | ||
| CMTE 100 | Occupational Safety & Health | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| CMTE 200 | Site Management | 3 |
| Select one Elective from the list below | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| CMTE 210 | Construction Project Cost Estimating | 3 |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1 | |
| CMTE 220 | Construction Project Scheduling | 3 |
| Select two Electives from the list below | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BMGT 211 | Business Law | 3 |
| BMGT 227 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| EMGT 101 | Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | 3 |
| INTR 103 | Internship | 3 |
| Any BLDT or CADT or CMIS or CMTE or SPAN courses | 3 | |
| Business Software Applications (recommended) | ||
| Spreadsheet Applications (recommended) | ||
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.