May 08, 2024  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025

Construction Technology A.A.S.

Location(s): North Lake


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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

North Lake campus only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI)  standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CONST.TECH.18

Students interested in a high demand career that is fast-paced with job opportunities–the Construction Industry is for you. The Construction Technology program is designed to develop the hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. Some of the exciting career options include: field engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and builder in either commercial or residential construction/home building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas such as planning, and organization, problem solving and decision making, related communication, and business and human relations.

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours


Semester 3


  • +++Elective - Social/Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours)
  • ++++Elective - Natural Science (4 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 7 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 2 Credit Hours


Minimum Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours


Emphasis


Students must complete the Semester 1, 2, 3, and 4 Curriculum listed above and all of the courses and/or electives listed in one of the emphasis listed below to receive a grand total of 60 credit hours towards the Construction Technology AAS degree:

Residential Builder/Contractor Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)

HVAC Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)

Pipefitting Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)

Plumbing Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)

Electrical Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)

RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR EMPHASIS


Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) Subtotals: 30 Credit Hours

Degree Plan Code:  AAS.CONSTTECH.RES

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester 4


  • Electives - Residential Builder/Contractor Electives (12 Credit Hours) (FOUR three-credit hour courses) 1
Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Residential Builder/Contractor Emphasis Grand Total: 60 Credit Hours


HVAC EMPHASIS


Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) Subtotals: 30 Credit Hours

Degree Plan Code:  AAS.CONSTTEC.HVAC

Semester Total: 8 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester 3


Semester Total: 7 Credit Hours

Semester 4


  • Electives - HVAC Trade Electives (9 Credit Hours) (THREE three-credit hour courses) 2
Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

HVAC Emphasis Grand Total: 60


PIPEFITTING EMPHASIS


Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) Subtotals: 30 Credit Hours

Degree Plan Code:  AAS.CONSTTEC.PIPE

PLUMBING EMPHASIS


Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) Subtotals: 30 Credit Hours

Degree Plan Code:  AAS.CONSTTEC.PLUM

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester 4


  • Electives - Plumbing Electives (12 Credit Hours) (Twelve-credit hours) 4
    OR
  • Electives - Plumbing Trade Electives (12 Credit Hours) (Twelve-credit hours) 5
Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Plumbing Emphasis Grand Total: 60 Credit Hours


Plumbing Electives:


4 Students can choose between different Trade Electives offered (Air Conditioning, Electrical, or other Rising Programs). If the following four courses (totaling twelve hours) are chosen, the student will also qualify for a Tradesman Plumber Level I Certificate:

ELECTRICAL EMPHASIS


Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4) Subtotals: 30

Degree Plan Code:  AAS.CONSTTEC.ELEC

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester 4


  • Electives - Electrical Trade Electives (12 Credit Hours) (Twelve-credit hours) 6
Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Electrical Emphasis Grand Total: 60 Credit Hours


Electives


++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts .

+++Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences .

++++Natural Science Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science .

Note(s)


NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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