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 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Construction Science is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements:

CIS-1070 or above

MAT-1150

Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra

STA-2010

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

PHY-1160 or CHE-1220

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

Students whose areas of study are not complete at the time of enrollment may use prior learning assessment (PLA).
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
MAT-1150	Intermediate Algebra	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	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-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	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)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	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-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
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CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
-	OR
PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4

II. Construction (55 Credits)

CHE-1220	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
-	OR
PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4
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-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3
STA-2010	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-4350	Project Management	3
APS-4010	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