Construction Supervision (AAS)
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS)
LSC-North Harris
Houston, TX
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Construction Supervision (AAS) is an Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) program offered by Lone Star College in Houston, TX. The program takes 60 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $6,660.
Program Overview
- The Construction Supervision Program combines both the business and technical aspects of the field, providing knowledge and skills in the areas of management principles, construction methods, project management, field operations, print reading, building codes and inspections, safety and more. Students also gain experience with construction estimating, contracts and specifications, computer-aided drafting and scheduling and will complete general academic courses as part of the associate of applied science degree plan.
- Program Highlights
- The Construction Supervision Program offers small classes and hands-on experience utilizing tools commonly used in all facets of the construction projects such as estimating, coordination and planning. Students have access to Auto Cad, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel to create a supervisory plan for different residential and commercial construction sites and schedules. The final project is a 3-D rendering of a floor plan designed by the student with a walk-through performed by faculty using a simulator.
- Credentials and Careers
- The Construction Supervision Occupational Entry Level 1 Certificate will prepare students to serve as entry level safety and code inspectors in the construction field. The skills acquired provide the students with knowledge in basic job site construction safety in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Students are introduced to construction drawings with a focus on residential and light commercial construction, as well as different types of construction materials and methods and their applications, and gain knowledge on building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes.
- The Construction Supervision Level 1 Certificate will prepare students to serve as assistant to a project manager or a construction supervisor. Graduates will learn the fundamentals of estimating materials, equipment, and labor costs in construction projects. They will also learn the relationship between basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components and construction of residential and light commercial buildings. Students will use Microsoft Project, obtain management skills on the job site, and be introduced to computer-aided drafting.
- The Construction Supervision Level 2 Certificate expands on topics such as proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls, contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. Students experience hands-on learning through the co-op capstone course.
- The Construction Supervision AAS prepares graduates for entry-level careers as construction supervisors and is ideal for a craftsman working to move up into a superintendent or supervisor position in a large construction firm or specialized subcontractor organization.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- Prerequisite: Concurrent completion of the requirements for the Construction Supervision, Level 2 Certificate (48 credit hours).
- This award requires 60 credit hours in total; the course list below is the 12 credit hours specific to it.
- Lone Star College reports 1440 contact hours for this award.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of building codes, permitting, and inspections.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and application of the principles of leadership, ethics, collaboration, and teamwork at the jobsite.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with project team members.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the most commonly used construction materials and the methods and techniques of their use.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 60 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($14,940.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($18,780.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ARTS1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ENGL1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| SOCI1301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Program Total | 12 | |