The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Construction Management is designed to provide individuals in the construction industry work-ready skill sets in management, leadership, motivation, oral and written communications, problem solving, planning and scheduling, cost awareness and production control, sustainability, time management, and OSHA safety. The skills acquired prepare individuals for a productive career in the construction industry as a foreman, manager, project manager, and owner. The program provides students a career pathway for entry into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Formulate and evaluate information to effectively carry out a construction-related plan.
- Manage teams as a leader by setting a direction, aligning resources and managing others.
- Effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.
- Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts.
- Utilize technical knowledge and skills to achieve design specifications.
- Utilize technology and software to create and interpret reports, designs and their elements.
- Apply professional and ethical practices.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Practice appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards in daily work activities.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Construction Managers
$90,890 Show expanded career information for Construction Managers
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON117 | Interpersonal Skills, Issues and Resolutions in Construction | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | |
| CON100 or (CON138 and CON140) | Introduction to Construction or (Introduction to Project Management and Resource Control and Construction Scheduling and Time Management) | 2 | ||
| CON251 | Microcomputers for Constructors | 3 | ||
| CON271 | Construction Safety | 3 | ||
| ABC120 or MEC120 or PNT120 | Basic Calculations for Construction or Basic Calculations for Construction or Basic Calculations for Construction | High School GPA of 2.6 or above OR placement exam if no GPA available | 0–1.5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON181 | Cost Estimating | 3 | ||
| CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 | ||
| CON252 | Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment | 3 | ||
| CNS290AA or CNS290AB or CNS290AC or CON298AA or CON298AB or CON298AC | Construction Internship or Construction Internship or Construction Internship or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects | 1–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON117 | Interpersonal Skills, Issues and Resolutions in Construction | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | |
| CON271 | Construction Safety | 3 | ||
| ABC120 or MEC120 or PNT120 | Basic Calculations for Construction or Basic Calculations for Construction or Basic Calculations for Construction | High School GPA of 2.6 or above OR placement exam if no GPA available | 0–1.5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON100 or (CON138 and CON140) | Introduction to Construction or (Introduction to Project Management and Resource Control and Construction Scheduling and Time Management) | 2 | ||
| CON251 | Microcomputers for Constructors | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON181 | Cost Estimating | 3 | ||
| CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON252 | Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment | 3 | ||
| CNS290AA or CNS290AB or CNS290AC or CON298AA or CON298AB or CON298AC | Construction Internship or Construction Internship or Construction Internship or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects | 1–3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Construction Trades: Construction Management (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=157748).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
| Catalog Year | Effective Dates |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 5/28/2019 – 5/25/2020 |