Construction Management / Associate Degree
Program: AAS-CNST-2
Total Credit Hours: 63-64
Major Credit Hours: 45
The Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management prepares students for rewarding, entry-level careers in the growing construction industry. With a hands-on curriculum focused on practical skills, project planning, and industry software, students graduate ready to work—or continue toward a bachelor’s degree. This program is offered to students enrolled at St. Augustine at Lewis University only.
This affordable, two-year degree is ideal for recent high school graduates, career changers, and working professionals looking to advance. With high demand for skilled workers in the Chicago area and across Illinois, graduates will enter a stable field with strong earning potential and room to grow.
Academic Requirements
Total credit hours: 63-64
Major credit hours for AAS in Construction Management: 45
General Education credit hours for AAS: 18-19
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CNST 11000 | Introduction to Construction Management | 3 |
| CNST 11100 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CNST 11200 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| CNST 11300 | Building Codes and Regulations | 3 |
| CNST 11400 | Construction Safety and OSHA Standards | 3 |
| CNST 11500 | Construction Estimating and Cost Control | 3 |
| CNST 12000 | Scheduling and Project Management | 3 |
| CNST 12100 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BMI) | 3 |
| CNST 12200 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Construction | 3 |
| CNST 12300 | Construction Law and Contracts | 3 |
| CNST 12400 | Sustainable Construction and Green Building Practices | 3 |
| CNST 12500 | Surveying and Site Layout | 3 |
| CNST 13000 | Construction Equipment and Methods | 3 |
| CNST 13100 | Structural Principles and Building Technology | 3 |
| CNST 20000 | Capstone Project in Construction Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |