Oct 13, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Construction Management, BS

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A comprehensive program for a progressive field.

Established in 2019, the Bachelor of Science degree in construction management is a partnership between the Nelson Rusche College of Business, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, College of Sciences and Mathematics, and the James I. Perkins College of Education. Their collaboration means that your degree studies will be comprehensive and complete, providing the business, technical, leadership, and customer service skills you need to succeed in this progressive field.

In addition, rigorous courses equip you to manage projects from concept to completion. An internship will build experience and expand your professional network.

The degree in construction management will also prepare you to sit for the LEED Associates exam.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

INCM 1305 - International and Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Sciences

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
INCM 1301 - International and Intercultural Communication in Latin America Credit(s): 3
INCM 1302 - International and Intercultural Communication in France Credit(s): 3
INCM 1303 - International and Intercultural Communication in Germany Credit(s): 3
INCM 1304 - International and Intercultural Communication in Brazil Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3

School of Human Sciences Core Requirements

HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3

Support/Pre-Major Area

CMGT 1105 - Revit for Structural Systems Credit(s): 1
CMGT 1205 - Revit for Structural Systems Lab Credit(s): 2
CMGT 2211 - Construction Materials and Methods Credit(s): 2
CMGT 2212 - Construction Materials and Methods Lab Credit(s): 2
CMGT 3117 - Mechanical, Electrical & Piping Credit(s): 1
CMGT 3317 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping (MEP) Lab Credit(s): 3
CMGT 4325 - Construction Project Administration Credit(s): 3
ERTH 4012 - Environmental and Engineering Properties of Soils Lab Credit(s): 0
ERTH 4312 - Environmental and Engineering Properties of Soils Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1107 - Conceptual Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

Construction Management Major

Required Courses

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
BLAW 3366 - Real Estate Law Credit(s): 3
CMGT 1119 - Technical Drawing Credit(s): 1
CMGT 1219 - Technical Drawing Lab Credit(s): 2
CMGT 1301 - Intro to Facility and Construction Management Credit(s): 3
CMGT 2310 - Safety Protocols in Construction Credit(s): 3
CMGT 2339 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Construction Credit(s): 3
CMGT 2346 - Cost Estimating I Credit(s): 3
CMGT 3114 - Residential Building Systems Credit(s): 1
CMGT 3314 - Residential Building Systems Lab Credit(s): 3
CMGT 3315 - Construction Operations Credit(s): 3
CMGT 3319 - Building Codes Credit(s): 3
CMGT 3347 - Cost Estimating II Credit(s): 3
CMGT 4115 - Commercial Building Systems Credit(s): 1
CMGT 4315 - Commercial Building Systems Lab Credit(s): 3
FORS 2023 - Surveying and Mapping Lab Credit(s): 0
FORS 2323 - Surveying and Mapping Credit(s): 3
INDS 4310 - Sustainable Issues Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4344 - Project Management Credit(s): 3

Practicum

Six hours of:

HMSC 4120 - Practicum Credit(s): 1 to 6

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.