Engineering Technology

Building Construction Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree

Program Overview with Course Requirements

• Building Construction Technology - Program Requirements
  (Click on this link for the Catalog information. From the Catalog, click on the red Print Options at the top of the Navigation Bar to print a PDF copy of this program).
  
• Recommended Course Sequence Guide
  Recommended Course Sequence for both full-time and part-time students)

Program Description

Construction is one of the fastest-growing professional fields in Central Florida, and an A.S. degree in Building Construction Technology from Valencia can get you into the game. This program will give you the skills to work with the best architects, engineers, contractors and building officials in the business.

Certificate Programs

This certificate program is designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the certificate courses can be applied toward the A.S. degree which will help improve your earning potential.

The required courses for this certificate are included in the Building Construction Technology Program Guide link at the top of the page.

• Building Construction Specialist (18 credits)

Alternative Ways to Earn Credit

• Credit for Industry Certifications: You may be eligible to receive college credit toward this program if you have earned an approved industry certification.To view the list of approved industry certifications and potential credits, visit
  Industry Certification Agreements.

• Credit for Tech Center Programs: You may be eligible to receive college credit towards this program if you have completed one of the approved tech center programs. To view the list of approved programs and potential credits, visit
  Tech Center Agreements.

Potential Careers and Employers

• Careers: Construction Estimators, Schedulers, Superintendents or Managers, Building Inspectors, Plans Reviewers, and Project Engineers or Managers

• Employers: With Central Florida as one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., and the market for new office buildings, retail centers, schools, apartments and homes continuing to be explosive, career opportunities in this industry are limitless.

Placement Rate and Salary Information

For the number employed, percent employed, and estimated average annual full-time wages of students who have graduated from Valencia's program, visit
Smart-College-Choices.com.

Contact Information

• Prospective Students: Contact Enrollment Services at 407-299-5000 or email at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu

• Current Students: Contact Career Program Advisor at 407-582-1890 or email bjohnson@valenciacollege.edu

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