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Construction Technology, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_CTBP

Control Number: 03979

Financial Aid Eligible


Construction Technology A165, Construction Safety/CAL-OSHA, is required for any first earned Certificate of Achievement. It is recommended that all beginning, full-time students enroll in the following courses leading to a Certificate of Achievement.

Complete the Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
  2. Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, and hands-on skilled tradespeople.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CNST A165Construction Safety/CAL OSHA3
CNST A180Building Construction 15
CNST A185Building Construction 25
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting4
CNST A195Residential Code3
CNST A240Specialty Trades5
Total Units25
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 25
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CNST A180 Building Construction 1 5
CNST A190 Blueprint Reading and Drafting 4
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
CNST A185 Building Construction 2 5
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 9
 Units17
Year 2
Semester 1
CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 3
CNST A240 Specialty Trades 5
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OOC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
 Units14-16
Semester 2
CNST A195 Residential Code 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5
 Units14-15
 Total Units60-63
1

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units

2

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2