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.
Construction and Building Inspectors
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
14,390
2033
15,770
Percent Change
10
Projected Job Openings
1840
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
5,290
2033
6,160
Percent Change
16
Projected Job Openings
750
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)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
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.
