Construction Technology - Associate Degree
San Jose, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
Construction Technology
Successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Construction Technology prepares students for entry into the construction trades, which require a technical skill and understanding of construction processes. Students planning on transferring to a four-year school should complete the AA Degree, which includes the 39-unit general education sequence of courses. Specific four-year institutions may require additional courses in the major to fulfill lower division requirements. This degree may not transfer to all universities, and students need to inquire of the universities if they have a bachelors degree for their upper division course work. A grade of "C" or better is required in all major, certificate and major elective courses.
Courses
- Tools, Materials, and Safety
- Residential Construction Framing
- Residential Plumbing Systems
- Residential/Commercial Wiring
- Blueprint Reading
- OSHA Construction Safety Standards
- Energy Efficiency Construction
Associate Degree
- Construction Technology - Associate in Arts
- Construction Technology - Associate in Science
Certificate
- Construction Technology - Certificate of Achievement Level 3
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate use of construction tools, methods and materials, follow safety practices and procedures used in the industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of construction terms, concepts, and hands-on applications. Students will problem solve a variety of applications in the construction industry including written and practical demonstrations.
- Read and interpret building codes, blueprints, manuals, specifications, shop drawings, and communicate with diverse groups developing an understanding of cultural norms and communication skills.
- Apply effective use of emerging technologies in the construction trades including green application and energy efficiency.
- Apply the skills learned from construction technologies courses to work on projects that involve building homes for low-income families (e.g. Habitat for Humanity and Emergency Housing).
- Be well-rounded, compassionate, responsible, ethical professionals with a willingness to serve the local communitys needs.
- Demonstrate environmentally sustainable and sensitive aesthetics.
- Building Inspector
- Cabinet Maker
- Carpenter
- Ceramic Tile Installer
- Concrete Form Setter or Mason
- Construction Worker
- Construction Management
- Contractor
- Drywall Hanger, Taper, and Texturing
- Electrician
- Estimator
- Furniture Making
- Home Improvement Material Retail Sales
- Insulation Installer
- Mill Wrights
- Painter
- Plasterer
- Plumber
- Residential Maintenance
- Roofer