Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Construction is designed for those working in the construction industry. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Construction Science is a 120-credit program.
Degree Requirements:
Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra
CIS-107 or above
MAT-115
PHY-115 or CHE-121
PHY-116 or CHE-122
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students whose areas of study are not complete at the time of enrollment either use prior learning assessment PLA or classroom work to complete their areas of study.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
Note: Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
| -TRSFR REQ. | Blue Print Reading | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Strength of Materials or Construction Materials | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Safety and Health | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Building and Construction Codes | 3 |
| MAN-435 | Project Management | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Contracting | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Cost Estimating | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Construction Electives | 21 |
| EGM-211 | Statics | 3 |
| APS-402 | Applied Quality Management | 3 |
| APS-401 | Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology | 3 |
III. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Courses to be developed
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.