Construction Technology Management (CNS)

The purpose of this program is to meet the educational needs of the construction industry by training entry-level construction managers and by providing continuing education for construction employees. Graduates will be qualified to be draftspersons, engineering and construction aides, building materials and manufacturing representatives, planning aides and detailers. Dutchess Community College graduates will be able to transfer many credits to accredited construction management programs at four-year colleges.

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.

Upon successful completion of the CNS program, graduates can be expected to have knowledge in the following areas of study:

• Communications – Student will be able to graphically, orally and in writing meet the requirements of an entry-level project manager.
• Technology – Student will have an understanding of structures, material and methods and environmental systems.
• Field – Student will have the skills necessary to work as an entry-level project manager including the ability to read and interpret construction documents, recognize and understand contract construction documents, basic estimating and scheduling skills, surveying skills as they relate to construction and will have an understanding of the activities, organization and ethics of the profession.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.