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Master Construction Specialist, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_CTMS

Control Number: 08629

Financial Aid Eligible


The terms “Master” and “Specialist” imply a very broad knowledge in several of the construction trades and management disciplines. Students who complete this program will have their names displayed on a perpetual “Award of Excellence” listing in the Construction Department.

Complete the Master Construction Specialist Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. 

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
  2. Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, management, and as hands-on skilled tradespeople.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
Core Courses
CIS A100Introduction to Computer Applications3
or CHT A100 Computer Use in Technology
CNST A114Cabinet Making4
CNST A165Construction Safety/CAL OSHA3
CNST A180Building Construction 15
CNST A185Building Construction 25
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting4
CNST A195Residential Code3
CNST A210Concrete Construction5
CNST A240Specialty Trades5
CNST A260Masonry Construction5
CNST A265Plumbing 14
or CNST A266 Plumbing 2
CNST A275Residential Electrical Wiring5
CNST A285Light Steel Frame Construction2.5
Restricted Electives
Select one of the following:3
Construction Estimating
Construction Inspection
Construction Supervision and Project Management
Total Major Units56.5
OCC AS General Education 121
Total Units77.5
1

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CNST A180 Building Construction 1 5
CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 3
CNST A260 Masonry Construction 5
OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
Semester 2
CNST A114 Cabinet Making 4
CNST A195 Residential Code 3
CNST A185 Building Construction 2 5
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units18-19
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units6-7
Year 2
Semester 1
OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
CNST A285 Light Steel Frame Construction 2.5
CNST A265
Plumbing 1
or Plumbing 2
4
CNST A190 Blueprint Reading and Drafting 4
AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE 3
Construction Estimating
or Construction Inspection
or Construction Supervision and Project Management
 
 Units16.5-17.5
Semester 2
CIS A100
Introduction to Computer Applications
or Computer Use in Technology
3
CNST A210 Concrete Construction 5
CNST A240 Specialty Trades 5
CNST A275 Residential Electrical Wiring 5
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units21
 Total Units77.5-80.5