Building Construction Technology Option, A.A.S. - Technical Studies

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The Building Construction Technology Program is designed to provide students with the hands-on practice skills and training necessary to obtain employment in the Building Construction Industry. The program prepares students in leadership and planning, technical knowledge and emerging technologies, creative problem-solving sustainable practices, and ethical principles to successfully achieve academic and professional goals.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Interpret and apply appropriate building and structural codes to industry standards.
Interpret construction documents, blueprints, schematics, and sketches.
Communicate information effectively, in both verbal and written forms.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills based on knowledge and practice.
Understand, integrate, and apply construction knowledge and skills professionally.
Demonstrate professionalism with attitude, conduct and ethical work practices.
Communicate skillfully with other industry professionals involved in the construction process.

First Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
BCST 101 - Intro. to Building Construction Credits: 1
BCST 103 - Construction, Safety, Tools & Equipment Credits: 2
BCST 112 - Print Reading and Sketching Credits: 3
BCST 125 - Codes in Construction Credits: 1
BCST 130 - Construction Site Preparation and Layout Credits: 1

Total Semester Hours: 14

Winter Session

Spring Semester

BCST 142 - Construction Materials and Methods I Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Requirement Credits: 3
GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 2

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 2
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 4

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 4

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 125 - Tech. Writing & Communication I Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

OR GSOC 000 - Social Science Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 3

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 2

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 2
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 4

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 4

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

BCST 270 - Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Management Credits: 4
GNED 000 - General Education Elective Credits: 3
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 2

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 2
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 4

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 4
BCST 000 - Program Option Elective Credits: 3

OR TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 16

Summer Session

Total Program Hours: 60

Humanities, Social Science, and General Education Courses

Choose from the list of approved Humanities, Social Science, or General Education courses listed in the College catalog.

Technical Studies Core or Program Electives Courses (Recommended)

** Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review by a faculty assessor of related program. Individuals without sufficient technical training experience must select courses in one of the programs/options listed below to satisfy the Technical Studies credit requirements. All courses should be selected with assistance from a faculty advisor.

BCST 150 - Intro. to Electrical and Mechanical Systems Credits: 2 (SP)
BCST 210 - Roof Structures and Stairs Credits: 4 (SP)
BCST 230 - Construction Materials and Methods II Credits: 3 (FA)
BCST 235 - Weather Resistant Barriers & Finishes Credits: 2 (SP)
BCST 245 - Masonry Principles & Concrete Construction Credits: 4 (SP)
BCST 255 - Interior Finishes Credits: 2 (FA)
BCST 260 - Trim and Millwork Credits: 4 (FA)
BCST 280 - Building Construction Internship Credits: 3 (SP)

Select Courses from One of the following Programs(P)/Options(O):

Business Management (P)

Computer Information Systems (P)

Engineering Science (O)

Graphic Design (P)

Machine Tool Technology (O)

Welding Technology (O)

Technology General Education Courses (Recommended)

Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College catalog.

COMS 110 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credits: 3

Developmental Courses

Sussex has embraced a practice of directed self-choice whereby students are encouraged, through guided conversations with an advisor, to best determine their readiness for this course. Students should be aware that Developmental Studies exist and are available to help strengthen skills and encourage success. Pursuing testing and/or developmental courses is entirely up to the student. Further, testing, though providing a valuable reference point for reflection, does not create for the student an obligation to follow Accuplacer recommendations.

The exception to this is where students seek enrollment in higher-level math courses. Students wishing to enroll in the following math courses are required to take and adhere to placement guidance from, the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, as part of Accuplacer, through the college’s testing center, for admission into any of the following courses: MATH 110, MATH 112, and MATH 113. Please note, courses in other disciplines may also require advanced mathematics placement. Students should check with their advisor.