Program of Study

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

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:
  • 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 are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

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
  1. Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
  2. Evaluating, analyzing, and choosing appropriate building materials, and describing their proper methods of installation.
  3. Interpreting and applying building code requirements to general and specific conditions.
  4. Scheduling sequences of construction based on estimated quantities of materials and labor to ensure on time/on budget project delivery.
  5. Applying acceptable industry practices as they relate to construction law, project administration, documentation, contracts, and project supervision.
  6. 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
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.
3
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
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 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
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Mathematics-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
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.
0
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.
0
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). 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.

 
POS 2041
American National Government (Active)
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
AMH 2010
History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2010H
Honors History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2020
History of the United States II (Active)
3
AMH 2020H
Honors History of the US II (Active)
3
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.
 
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.
 
ESC 1000C
Earth Science (Active)
3
EVR 1001C
Introduction to Environmental Science (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 21 credits of Major Core Courses
Credits  
Complete 3 credits from each of the 7 Areas below
 
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Codes (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
BCN 1480
Hurricane Resistant Design for Residential Construction (Active)
1
BCN 2068
The A.D.A.: Primer for Contractors (Active)
1
BCN 2732
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Standards for the Construction Industry (Active)
1
BCT 1760
Building Codes (Active)
2
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Drawing (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
BCN 1050
Building Specifications (Active)
1
BCN 1251C
Construction Drawing (Active)
3
BCN 1272
Blueprint Reading (Active)
2
ETD 1320C
Introduction to CAD (Active)
3
ETD 1340C
AutoCAD II (Active)
3
ETD 1350C
AutoCAD Inventor (3D modeling) (Active)
3
ETD 1390C
Introduction to Architectural Revit (Active)
3
ETD 2392C
Advanced Architectural Revit (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Estimating (Complete 3 credits)
Credits 3
BCT 1770
Construction Estimating (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
General (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
ARC 1701
Architectural History I (Active)
3
ARC 1702
Architectural History II (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Industry (Complete 3 credits)
Credits 3
TAR 1271
Professional Practice (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Materials (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
ARC 2461C
Materials and Methods of Construction I (Active)
3
BCN 1592
Energy Efficient Building Construction for Florida's Climate (Active)
3
BCN 1596
Environmental Technology for Building Construction (Active)
2
BCN 1597
An Introduction to Solar Energy in Residential Construction (Active)
3
BCN 2052
Masonry Construction Methods (Active)
1
BCN 2053
Roofing Systems (Active)
1
BCN 2054C
Construction Surveying Methods (Active)
3
BCN 2055
Concrete Construction Methods (Active)
1
BCN 2056
Steel Construction Methods (Active)
1
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Work Experience (Select 3 credits)
Credits 3
BCN 1940
Construction Practicum (Active)
3
BCN 2949
Co-op Work Experience (Active)
1-3
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.
15
Total: 66