Construction (CNST) (Bachelor of Science Degree Offered)
Construction education is defined by the Associated Schools of Construction as a ". . . discipline which is designed to instill in future constructors the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to make the critical decisions which will guide the production and management processes of the largest industry in the United States. In the major, the traditional areas of business, engineering, and architecture are combined with specialized courses in construction. Completion of this curriculum prepares the constructor to work with other specialists in the building area in managing the construction process. Graduates in the field will help to solve the complex technical and managerial problems in the building process, and can look forward to challenging careers which provide a full range of outlets for their creative efforts."

Our accredited Construction program provides a broad range of studies in construction-related courses as well as general education. The subjects are taught so as to develop skills as well as instill knowledge. The intent is to create a professional who works well in team situations. The coursework is frequently done on the case or project method, so as to simulate the working environment. A constant effort is made to help the student develop an analytical, practical, and realistic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Upon graduation, most students pursue careers with construction firms, starting in management positions of many types. Typical entry level positions include: project engineer; safety engineer; scheduling engineer; assistant cost engineer; assistant superintendent; assistant project manager; quality control engineer; assistant estimator. Opportunities are not limited to these areas, as many graduates start their careers with equipment or material suppliers, development firms, specialty contractors, lenders, or owners.

The demand for constructors in Georgia, and particularly in the Atlanta area, has been so great that employers have been forced to recruit out-of-state to hire graduates with construction management degrees. As a result, the program at Southern Polytechnic State University was established through the financial support of the members and associate members of the Georgia Branch of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

Southern Polytechnic State University is a member of Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). ASC is an association of colleges and universities with construction related curricula, and individuals who are interested in construction education. The fundamental objective of the ASC is to establish, advance, and sustain construction education as a unique and progressive academic discipline. The establishment and nurturing of the construction program is evidence of Southern Polytechnic State University’s commitment to this objective.

 
 
First Year
 
        Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester       Class Lab Hours
Area E   Group 1   3 0 3
CNST 1000 Orientation to Construction   2 0 2
CNST 2000 Construction Graphics   2 4 4
ENGL 1101 English Composition I   3 0 3
MATH 1113 Precalculus   4 0 4
SPCH 2400 Public Speaking   2 0 2
      Total 16 4 16
 
Second Semester          
Area D   Lab Science 3 3 4
CNST 3000 Computer Applications in Construction 1 3 2
ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 0 3
MATH 2240 Elements of Calculus 3 0 3
PHYS  1111* General Physics I  3 3 4
    Total 13 9 16
 
 
Second Year
 
      Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester      Class Lab Hours
Area E   Group 3 3 0 3
CNST 3110 Building Techniques and Methods I 3 2 4
IET 2227 Industrial Statistics 4 0 4
STS 2400 Science, Technology, and Society 2 0 2
SURV 2200 Construction Measurements 3 3 4
    Total 15 5 17
 
Second Semester          
Area D   Lab Science** 3 3 4
CET 2200 Introduction to Structures 4 0 4
CNST 3160 Building Techniques and Methods II 3 2 4
MGNT 2101 Accounting I 3 0 3
    Total 13 5 15
 
*If PHYS 1111 was taken to satisfy Area D, Lab Science, a 4-hour Construction Elective can be substituted.
 
**CHEM 2211 is recommended.  
Third Year
 
      Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester     Class Lab Hours
Area C   Group 1 3 0 3
CET 4220 Soils and Concretes in Construction 3 3 4
CNST 3410 Construction Estimating I 3 2 4
CNST 3620 Construction Finance and Feasibility 4 0 4
    Total 13 5 15
 
Second Semester          
CNST 3210 Applied Structures I 4 0 4
CNST 3420 Construction Estimating II 3 2 4
CNST 4510 Construction Scheduling and Cost Control 4 0 4
ECON 1101* Introduction to Economics 3 0 3
    Total 14 2 15
 
 
Fourth Year
 
      Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester     Class Lab Hours
Area E   Group 2 3 0 3
CNST 4560 Construction Project Management 4 0 4
CNST 4710 Construction Safety 4 0 4
CNST 4800 Construction Process Simulation 1 6 3
MGNT 3105 Management and Organizational Behavior 3 0 3
    Total 15 6 17
 
 
Second Semester          
Area C   Group 2     3
Area E   Group 4 3 0 3
CNST 3260 Applied Structures II 2 2 3
CNST 4760 Construction Law 4 0 4
CNST 4900 Capstone Project 1 6 4
    Total     17
           
    Bachelor Degree Program Total     128
 
*If ECON 1101 was taken to satisfy Area E, Group 3, a 3-hour Construction Elective can be substituted.