Academic Catalog

Construction Management (AAS)

Department: Construction Technology

Program Contact: David Barker

Phone: (435) 283-7577

Department Webpage: www.snow.edu/cm

Advising Information

Program Description

The Construction Management (AAS) degree at Snow College is a robust approach to construction education and workforce development.  The AAS degree builds upon the solid foundation of the “hands-on” Construction Technology certificate taken during the freshman year.  Once the certificate is complete, students enroll in the Construction Management theory-based courses such as materials & methods, architectural drafting, building codes, estimating, scheduling, construction safety, and project management.  Students take 9 credits of applicable GE credits to round out the degree.  The applied associate’s degree (AAS) is best suited for a student seeking a pathway that leads to a career in the construction industry and a variety of related fields.  In addition, this degree route caters to a student returning back to college to obtain or enhance job skills and enable upward mobility in the industry. 

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the AAS degree will be expected to demonstrate that they:

  • Know practical, state-of-the-art residential construction techniques.
  • Can enter the industry for a variety of construction related occupations.
  • Possess related business, construction, and architecture design skills.
  • Apply construction law and its related applications including contracts, liens, and liability exposure.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of construction management principles.
  • Assemble and calculate an accurate building estimate on a set of residential construction drawings.
  • Can design a complete set of plans for a residential building.
  • Can utilize the Residential Building Code on a construction project and identify code compliance.
  • Identify building practices required by clients, architects, engineers and other governing bodies.
  • Build a schedule of construction activities for a residential project.
  • Have a strong foundation in technical math, building science, and proper construction techniques.