State Control Number: 07564
Program Code: COTE.VVCGE.AS or COTE.CALGETC.AS
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Construction Technology program provides preparation for a wide variety of positions in the construction field as a contractor, supervisor, building inspector or tradesperson. The program offers the opportunity to be self-employed and the pride and satisfaction of creating and building with your own hands.
To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:
- 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
- the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
- the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.
Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CT 101 | Careers in Construction & Manufacturing | 1.5 |
| CT 103 | Construction Management | 3.0 |
| CT 104 | Construction Law | 3.0 |
| CT 105 | Technical Sketching | 3.0 |
| or CT 107 | Technical Mathematics | |
| or ENGD 103 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | |
| CT 106 | Materials of Construction | 3.0 |
| CT 110 | Building Codes and Zoning | 3.0 |
| CT 116 | Construction Safety | 2.0 |
| CT 131 | Computer Applications for Technology | 4.0 |
| Total Units | 22.5 | |