Building Construction Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - BCT)

The Building Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for experienced construction workers looking to upgrade their skills and for students seeking employment as construction workers, supervisors, and estimators in the field. It gives students the skills required for the appropriate National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for most construction apprenticeships.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Apply industry-recognized competency in various construction skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow a blueprint to estimate and build from foundation to finish using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and incorporate sustainable (green) practices in the construction field.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied MathematicsThis course may be offered online

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer EssentialsThis course may be offered online

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CORE CURRICULUM 37 CREDITS

BCT 100Technical Mathematics I

3

BCT 102Carpentry FundamentalsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 103International Residential Building Code

3

BCT 104Electric IThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 108Basics in Construction

2

BCT 109Construction SafetyThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

BCT 110CabinetmakingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

BCT 111Plumbing IThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 127Blueprint Reading and Estimating

3

BCT 201Carpentry Framing and FinishingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 202Carpentry FormsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 CREDITS