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Move your career up the ladder with a degree or certificate in Construction Management. Combining traditional and online instruction with a hands-on internship out in the field, this program is specially designed for men and women already employed in the construction industry, such as displaced or injured workers, as well as those who are ready to enter this high-demand and rewarding industry.

Students can expect to master such topics as printreading, construction documents, materials and methods, building codes, estimating, scheduling, safety and accident prevention, and project management. In addition, program graduates will make important connections with the local construction community through their internship and other networking opportunities.

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While enrollment is open throughout the year, it is recommended that students begin in the fall to more easily follow the sequence of required courses.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to enter Pierce College's Construction Management program.

Program length
The associate's degree option can be completed in seven or eight quarters when the student attends full time.  The certificate options can be complete in five or six quarters, when a student begins in the fall.

Transfer possibilities
Pierce's Construction Management program is intended to give students the training and skills they need to immediately enter the workforce. However, there are transfer options available. Students who earn their Construction Management associate's degree from Pierce College can transfer directly to The Evergreen State College through the Upside Down Degree program. Students wishing to transfer to another four-year program are advised to work closely with their academic advisor to map out additional requirements.

Employment possibilities
Pierce College's Construction Management program was designed with the local construction community, and this partnership has allowed Pierce to offer internship and networking opportunities for its students, increasing their odds of success after graduation. In addition, Pierce's program prepares students for variable types of construction employment, including those in both public and private sector projects, as well as sustainable construction projects.

Special notes
All of the core classes in this program are offered on weekday evenings to accommodate working students. Several courses are also available online. Classes are available at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom.

Stephen Bridgeford
Program Coordinator / Specialist
253-964-6452