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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 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
CNST A185Building Construction 25
Restricted Electives
Select one of the following:3
CNST A220
Construction Estimating
CNST A230
Construction Inspection
CNST A250
Construction Supervision and Project Management
Total Units56.5
Requirement Units
Total Degree Units 56.5
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 74.5

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 A1 - 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 B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units18-19
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
 Units6-7
Year 2
Semester 1
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 0-4
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
CNST A285 Light Steel Frame Construction 2.5
CNST A265
or CNST A266
 Plumbing 1
or Plumbing 2
 4
CNST A190 Blueprint Reading and Drafting 4
AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE 3
CNST A220
or CNST A230
or CNST A250
 Construction Estimating
or Construction Inspection
or Construction Supervision and Project Management
 Units13.5-17.5
Semester 2
CIS A100
or CHT 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 C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units21
 Total Units74.5-80.5
1

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. 

2

Math A030 or higher; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2