Program Description
The Construction Management diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in some aspect of construction supervision. The diploma program in carpentry provides background skills in several areas of construction. Supervision courses, computer aided drafting, project management, and accounting for construction businesses provide a core of management and supervisory courses leading to a Construction Management Diploma.
Career Information
Occupation
Construction Manager
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 13.3% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 16.7% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $85,554 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Hector Celis
Chair, Carpentry and Plumbing
Academic Building C2239
404-225-4621
hcelis@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Terms
Credit Hours: 55
Estimated Program Cost: $10,068
Required Courses
General Education Courses (8 Credits)
English Course (3 Credits)
Select one of the two English courses:
Math Course (3 Credits)
Select one of the two Math courses:
General Education Course (2 Credits)
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
Occupational Core (26 Credits)
| COFC 1011 | Overview of Building Construction Practices and Materials | 3 |
| COFC 1020 | Professional Tool Use and Safety | 3 |
| COFC 1080 | Construction Trades Core | 4 |
| CARP 1105 | Floor Wall and Stair Framing | 4 |
| CARP 1110 | Ceiling and Roof Framing | 4 |
| CARP 1112 | Exterior Finishes and Roof Coverings | 4 |
| CARP 1114 | Interior Finishes | 4 |
| | Select one of the following courses | |
| CARP 1070 | Site Layout Footings and Foundations | 3 |
| | Or | |
| CARP 1320 | Site Development, Concrete Forming, and Rigging and Reinforcing | 4 |
Specializations (21 Credits)
Select one of the following Specializations:
Residential Specialization- 8R22
Carpentry
Select one of the following Carpentry courses:
| CARP 1190 | Advanced Residential Finishes and Decks | 3 |
| | Or | |
| CARP 1340 | Carpentry Internship - Practicum | 3 |
Drafting
Select one of the following Drafting courses:
Occupational Courses
Take the following courses:
Legal Course
Select one of the following Legal courses:
Occupational Related Elective
| XXXX | Occupational Elective | 3 |
Commercial Specialization- 8C32
Carpentry Course
Select one of the following Carpentry courses:
Occupational Courses
Take the following:
Legal Course
Select one of the following Legal courses:
Occupational Related Electives- (min. of 6 hrs)
| xxxx | Occupations Related Electives (min. of 6 hrs) | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates should be able to effectively communicate with various parties in the construction process.
2. Graduates should be able to manage the construction process from concept to completion.
3. Graduates should be able to prepare a cost estimate, project schedule, and bid proposal.
4. Graduates should be able to interpret local and national building codes as they apply to a construction project.
5. Graduates should be able to use appropriate accounting procedures to maintain project cost control.
6. Graduates should be able to safely build a residential structure.