Earn a Building Design and Construction Management A.S. Degree

Our Associate of Science degree in Building Design and Construction Management gives you the practical business, design, and construction knowledge needed for a career as a construction manager, planner or contractor, job superintendent or foreman. The diverse number of electives also lets students focus on sustainable construction methods, architectural design, or computer-aided drafting (CAD) .

Some courses also satisfy the requirement of the Construction Industry License Board for Continuing Education Units.

This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

2,790

2033

3,130

Percent Change

12

Projected Job Openings

300

Construction Managers

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

41,310

2033

47,840

Percent Change

16

Projected Job Openings

3790

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

62,960

2033

72,010

Percent Change

14

Projected Job Openings

6220

SKILLS you learn in the Building Design and Construction Management A.S. Degree

  • Communication and leadership
  • Safe and efficient work practices
  • Project management
  • Technical drawing or drafting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Building construction materials, processes, estimating and scheduling

Building Design and Construction Management Associate in Science

ARCH-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

A balance of practical skills and management training prepares successful AS degree candidates for careers in contractors’ or architects’ offices, building construction administration, or self-employment in the construction industry. The program is very flexible, allowing the student to choose electives that are most suited to their career goals. Some of the courses satisfy the requirement of the Construction Industry License Board for Continuing Education Units. Classes are conveniently offered days, evenings and weekends.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Academic Pathways

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Leadership Information

Natavia Middleton
Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Dr. Sidney Martin
Program Director
martin.sidney@spcollege.edu
727.394.6203

Florida CIP Code

1604090100 - Architectural Design & Construction Technology

Federal CIP Code

04.0901 - Architectural Technology/Technician.

CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION at SPC

At SPC, our Sustainable Construction Technology Certificate is part of and transfers to our Building Design and Construction Management Associate of Science Degree. The A.S. degree transfers to the bachelor's degree in Sustainability Management at SPC.

Some courses also satisfy the requirement of the Construction Industry License Board for Continuing Education Units.

Building Design and Construction Management A.S. Degree