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Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level
About the Program
The Construction Engineering Technology program is an instructional program designed to prepare technicians for employment within the construction industries and firms.
Students completing the program will be prepared for jobs in supervision, estimating, layout, handling, storing, monitoring, materials, safety, leadership, and organization of construction projects. In the program, students learn about environment and workplace safety issues. Students also learn how to identify safety hazards and notify the proper authorities.Through an internship program, students have the opportunity to work in a position related to Construction Engineering Technology.
Career Opportunities
Students will be prepared for entry in mid-level management operations in positions like:
- Cost estimators
- Material specialists
- Planners
- Project managers
- Layout specialists
- Pre-construction engineer
Individuals currently employed as professionals will enhance their ability to perform their duties in the construction business.
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Construction Engineering Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| DDT 1323 - Computer Aided Design II | 3 |
| CON 1233 - Construction Systems I | 3 |
| CON 2413 - Construction Safety Standards | 3 |
| BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I | 3 |
| CON 2313 - Construction Layout | 3 |
Total Credits: 30/31
Construction Engineering Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4* |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 14/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and degree programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.