Construction Project Management Major, B.A.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

• Degree and Certificate Requirements  
• General Studies Requirements  
• Multicultural Graduation Requirements  
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements  

Program Requirements

• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
• A grade of D- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
• A minor is required for this program. Recommended minors are: 
  • Architecture, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Leadership Studies and Spanish

• Students are required to take elective courses to complete their major and fulfill the graduation requirement of 120 credits. The number of elective credits required varies depending on the minor selected. Students should consult with an advisor prior to selecting electives.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements  for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

• Written Communication (6 credits) 
• Oral Communication (3 credits) 
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits) 
  • Recommended: MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics 
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits) 
  • Recommended: PHI 3360 - Business Ethics  or PHI 3370 - Computers, Ethics, and Society  
• Historical (3 credits) 
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits) 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) 
  • Recommended:  CET 3120 - Engineering Economy  and COMM 3000 - Diversity and Communication in the U.S. 
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. 

Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

• Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements  for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement. 

CPM Required Courses: 27 credits*

*The industry internship is required for students who do not bring in the apprenticeship credits noted above. The internship must be an approved construction industry placement.

Students are requested to take 9 credits of internship.

• CPM 1010 - Introduction to Construction Project Management Credits: 3

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• AMS 3980 - Industry Internship Credits: 1-15 (9 credits required)

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• CET 3980 - Internship in Civil Engineering Technology Credits: 1-15 (9 credits required)

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• CET 3100 - Construction Methods Credits: 3
• CET 3110 - Construction Estimating Credits: 3
• CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
• CPM 3000 - Workplace Safety Credits: 3
• MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3

Additional CPM Requirement: 6 credits

All students must complete the following courses:

• ARCH 2003 - Building Structures Credits: 3
• CET 3120 - Engineering Economy Credits: 3

Select one of the following three concentrations:

Senior Experience: 3 credits

• CPM 4950 - Professional Internship Credits: 1-15 (3 credits required)

Summary of Requirements

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.