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Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Western Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Construction Management
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Construction Management
Virginia Western Community College
The Construction Management program prepares students to work in the building construction industry. Students are prepared to work in entry level positions within construction companies, assisting project managers and general contractors in preparing estimates, contract document interpretation, and construction administration.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Did you know construction jobs are in high-demand in the Roanoke Valley and nationwide? The Construction Management program at Virginia Western Community College prepares you to obtain entry-level management jobs in the commercial and residential construction sectors, and this two-semester, fast track, program will prepare you for employment with skills such as cost estimating, safety and building code compliance, supervision and project management. Come join us to start your journey into a well-paying and versatile career! |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/ |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Construction Management
22
Career Studies Certificate in Construction Management
22
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
22
BLD 101
3
BLD 101
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 111
3
BLD 111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 110
3
BLD110 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 106
2
HLT 106 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 215
2
BLD 215
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ARC 133
3
ARC133 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 231
3
BLD 231
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 102
3
BLD 102
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
519
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Ferrum College | A.A.S. in Construction Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Welding | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Electrical | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies HVAC | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Plumbing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Carpentry | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 47-1011.03 | Solar Energy Installation Managers | Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus. | Management Occupations |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers | Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities. | Management Occupations |
| 47-4011.00 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 47-4011.01 | Energy Auditors | Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 49-9095.00 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 37-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occu |
| 49-9071.00 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
Cost To Complete