Building Design and Construction Management - Associate in Science
Engineering and Building Arts Department
ARCH-AS
Program Leadership Information
Natavia Middleton
Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
n/a
Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
n/a
Dr. Mohammed Tamimi
Executive Director
Tamimi.Mohammad@SPCollege.edu
727-614-7271
Executive Director
Tamimi.Mohammad@SPCollege.edu
727-614-7271
Program Summary
A balance of practical skills and management training prepares successful AS degree candidates for careers in contractors’ or architects’ offices, building construction administration, or self-employment in the construction industry. The program is very flexible, allowing the student to choose electives that are most suited to their career goals. Some of the courses satisfy the requirement of the Construction Industry License Board for Continuing Education Units. Classes are conveniently offered days, evenings and weekends.
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- Evaluating, analyzing, and choosing appropriate building materials, and describing their proper methods of installation.
- Interpreting and applying building code requirements to general and specific conditions.
- Scheduling sequences of construction based on estimated quantities of materials and labor to ensure on time/on budget project delivery.
- Applying acceptable industry practices as they relate to construction law, project administration, documentation, contracts, and project supervision.
- Describing the history, culture, construction, materials, and methods that are characteristic to specific periods of architectural history.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
Program Requirements
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AS Gen Ed
Credits 18
Communications - Composition- Core
Communications - Composition- Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
3
Communications - Speech
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
3
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Mathematics-Core
Mathematics-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Ethics
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
0
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
0
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
SUPPORT COURSES
Business (Select 9 credits)
Credits 9
Complete 9 credits of coursework with ACG, BRC, BUL, COM, ECP, ENT, ETI, FIN, GEB, LDR, MAN, MAR, QMB, REE, RMI or TAX prefix.
Complete 9 credits of coursework with ACG, BRC, BUL, COM, ECP, ENT, ETI, FIN, GEB, LDR, MAN, MAR, QMB, REE, RMI or TAX prefix.
SUPPORT COURSES
Natural Science (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies the
General Education Natural Science Core
requirement for this AS degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the
General Education Natural Science Core
requirement for this AS degree.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 21 credits of Major Core Courses
Credits
Complete 3 credits from each of the 7 Areas below
Complete 3 credits from each of the 7 Areas below
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Codes (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Drawing (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Estimating (Complete 3 credits)
Credits 3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Industry (Complete 3 credits)
Credits 3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Materials (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Select 15 credits
Credits 15
Complete any courses with ARC, BCN, BCT, ETC, ETD, GIS, or TAR prefix not already completed as Major Courses.
No more than 9 credits can be taken with an ETD prefix.
Complete any courses with ARC, BCN, BCT, ETC, ETD, GIS, or TAR prefix not already completed as Major Courses.
No more than 9 credits can be taken with an ETD prefix.
15
Total: 66