Bachelor's Degree

Accredited by the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) the Construction Science Program combines courses in construction science, architecture, and business to produce managers for the construction industry. Students obtaining a Construction Science Degree pursue management careers in a wide variety of occupations throughout the construction industry.  The curriculum prepares students to manage the skilled trades and craftsmen on the job-site in addition to managing and interacting with architects, engineers, owners, and other professionals required by the complexities of construction projects.

Emphasis throughout the curriculum is placed on developing students’ communication skills, understanding of the technical aspects of construction and the construction process, and the application of information technology to the construction industry. In addition to the academic curriculum, students are encouraged to participate in the nationally recognized Construction Student Association, the various student competitions available to construction science majors and various other departmental extra-curricular field trips. Since its inception, the Construction Science program has maintained a close partnership with the construction industry-an extremely important element in providing the quality graduates which are in great demand by employers.

Faculty
The faculty in the Construction Science program all have extensive industry experience.  Faculty members maintain close working relationships with industry through consulting work, participation in professional organizations, and maintaining active memberships in professional societies which represent their areas of expertise.

Admission to the Program
Admission to the Construction Science Degree Program is extremely competitive. Twenty-five students are admitted each Fall into the junior level Construction Science classes. Admission to the program is based on the following:

• All classes shown in the Freshman and Sophomore years on the Construction Science degree plan must be complete.
• A minimum 2.5 OU and combined GPA is required to be considered.
• Admission is limited to the top twenty-five (25) GPA's based on the required Freshman and Sophomore classes .

Additional Information
The Construction Science Division offers a minor in Construction Science.  Students wishing to learn more about the minors program should contact the Division Director . Construction Science Majors are encouraged to complete the requirements for a General Business Minor.  This can be accomplished by substituting open electives for courses required by the General Business Minor.  Students desiring more information on this program should contact the Business College for additional information.