Construction Management, Associate of Applied Science

Curriculum Code #6172

Effective August 2026

Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies

The Construction Management Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for entry-level roles in the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects. The program develops skills in construction documents, estimating, safety, and project management, along with effective communication and collaboration with project stakeholders. Graduates may pursue roles such as project estimators, assistant site supervisors, assistant construction managers, drafting technicians, or construction technicians with contractors, builders, and design firms. Transfer pathways are available through LCCC’s University Partnership for students who wish to continue their education.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
CNST 121 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT READING 3
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 3
MTHM 155 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I 1 4
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 2 1
TECN 111 TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVING 3
 Hours14
Spring Semester
CADD 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3 2
CNST 202 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS 4 3
EMCH 111 STATICS FOR TECHNOLOGY 4 3
ENGL 164 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II WITH TECHNICAL TOPICS 4 3
MTHM 156 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II 4 4
 Hours15
Summer Semester
CNST 201 SURVEYING 4 3
 Hours3
Second Year
Fall Semester
BADM 211 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 4 3
CNST 205 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 4 3
CNST 210 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION 2
EMCH 211 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 4 4
Technical Elective 5 1-4
 Hours13-16
Spring Semester
ACTG 151 ACCOUNTING I - FINANCIAL 4
ARTS 254 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE 3 3
PHYC 150
or PSSC 156
 GENERAL PHYSICS I 4
or PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
 4
Technical Elective 5 1-3
Select any OT 36 Social Science Elective 6 3
 Hours15-17
 Total Hours60-65
1

Students are required to complete the MTHM 155 and MTHM 156 sequence.  Alternatively, students may fulfill the mathematics requirement by completing the MTHM 171 and MTHM 174 sequence or MTHM 176 (or a higher-level mathematics course).  Students should work closely with their academic advisors.

2

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 12 or more credit hours.

3

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.

4

Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

5

Select Technical Electives from the list below.

6

Select any Social Science Ohio Transfer 36 course.

 
 

Technical Electives

CADD 215ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING USING CAD 43
CNST 120INTRODUCTION TO (HVAC) HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING2
CNST 122INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY4
CNST 123INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL WIRING2
CNST 124INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING2
CNST 125INTRODUCTION TO FINISH CARPENTRY2
CNST 126INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY2
CNST 206CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II 43
CNST 287WORK-BASED LEARNING I - CNST1-3
CNST 288WORK-BASED LEARNING II - CNST1-3
CNST 289WORK-BASED LEARNING III - CNST1-3

Program Contact(s):

Laura Cosgriff
440-366-7022
lcosgriff@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website:  www.lorainccc.edu/PLA

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Interpret construction documents, specifications, and materials information to support project planning, estimating, and project execution.
  2. Assist with construction project planning and coordination from pre-design through project completion. 
  3. Apply construction methods, codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards to support project delivery and compliance. 
  4. Communicate effectively and collaborate with project stakeholders using professional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. 
  5. Apply fundamental mathematics, mechanics, and digital tools to support construction project planning, estimating, regulatory compliance, and problem solving.