BS in Construction

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Construction is designed for those working in the construction industry. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Construction Science is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements:

CIS-107 or above

MAT-115

Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra

STA-201

PHY-115 or CHE-121

PHY-116 or CHE-122

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students whose areas of study are not complete at the time of enrollment either use prior learning assessment (PLA) or classroom work to complete their areas of study.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
MAT-115	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
HIS-113	American History I	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below

SOC-291	Criminology	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HUM-103	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-107	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
CHE-121	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
-	OR
PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4

II. Construction (55 Credits)

CHE-122	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
-	OR
PHY-116	Physics II with Lab	4
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-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3
STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Blue Print Reading	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Strength of Materials or Construction Materials	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Safety and Health	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Building and Construction Codes	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Contracting	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Cost Estimating	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Construction Electives	21
MAN-435	Project Management	3
APS-401	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120