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Construction, B.S.

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Introduction

The Construction program is designed to prepare individuals for a variety of responsible positions in the field of construction.

Broad objectives of the program include developing fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, business, management, architecture and construction principles; applying scientific, technological and management principles to the solution of construction problems; and integrating diverse scientific and technical areas as they impact on the construction field.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 41 credits  
Major Studies 79 credits  

Program Requirements

Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)

Three credits must be selected from RES-A.

  • *Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP). 

Global Perspective (6 credits*)

Complete a program of university-approved work or study abroad, or 6 credits of global perspective approved courses.

  • *Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP). 

General Education (41 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Contemporary Issues (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses.

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Selectives (3 credits)

Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Note:

*Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP). 

Major Studies (79 credits)

Business and Management (15 credits)

Prerequisite Courses (25 credits)

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (39 credits)

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