Construction Management Technology Area of Concentration within STEM Technology A.A.S. (Career)

Program website

Program Manager: Nick Morgan
Email: nmorgan@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7902

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.
  • Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.

English
ENGL 101English Composition3
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 course1
Concentration Courses
ACCT 101Principles of Accounting I3
BMGT 103Introduction to Business3
BMGT 120Business Communications3
CMIS 101Information Systems and Technology3
CMTE 100Occupational Safety & Health2
CMTE 101Construction Management3
CMTE 130Materials & Methods of Construction3
CMTE 200Site Management3
CMTE 210Construction Project Cost Estimating3
CMTE 220Construction Project Scheduling3
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 Credits60
1

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Recommended First SemesterCredits
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits14
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
 Total Credits60

Electives

ACCT 102Principles of Accounting II3
BMGT 211Business Law3
BMGT 227Principles of Management3
EMGT 101Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management3
INTR 103Internship3
Any BLDT or CADT or CMIS or CMTE or SPAN courses3
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.