Construction
Building a career in construction begins at MCC. With two associate’s degrees, three degree tracks, and many certificates, the Construction program provides you with the skills you need and the unfair advantage you earned. Whether you’re new to the industry or want to take your career to the next level, our program is the ideal place to be.
The Construction program prepares you to work as a technician in construction drafting, construction inspection, or construction management. As a drafting technician, you may work in surveying, civil engineering, or you may draft for an architecture firm. As an inspection technician, you may perform in-home inspections, building inspections, or plan reviews. As a management technician, you may manage construction companies in the field or in an office, planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and addressing safety issues.
The Construction program has three tracks:
- Construction Drafting
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Management
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Assistant Construction Manager/Project Site
- Construction Cost Management and Planning
- Construction Development Manager
- Inspector I
- Residential Remodeling/Lead Carpenter Project Manager
- Property Field Adjuster
- Types of Employers
- Surveying
- Civil Engineering or Architecture Firms
- Residential (Home) Inspectors
- Building Inspection and Plan Reviewing
- Construction Companies
- Real Estate/Commercial Appraisal Firms
Career Profile
The demand in the workforce for trained construction professionals remains strong.
The AAS and AS degrees in Construction Management, Construction Drafting, and Construction Inspection gives students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year university such as ASU East, ASU's Del Webb School of Construction, and other universities.
Construction professionals:
- May manage projects such as buildings or roads
- Often hire, train, supervise, and sometimes fire staff
- Are responsible for work outcomes
- Often check for structural quality and fire safety
- Know detailed codes and regulations
- May work closely with owners and builders
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Construction | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Computer Aided Design & Drafting CADD Level I | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Survey & Civil Drafting CADD Level II | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Construction Drafting CADD Level III | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Home Inspection | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Building Inspection | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Plan Review | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Pre-Contractor Licensing | Required Courses |
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Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Construction program is available through the Applied Sciences and Technology department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
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Other resources
- Programs of Study in Construction
- Applied Sciences and Technology Department
- Advisement & Registration Services
