The Construction Science Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Strong ties are maintained with the construction industry via the Construction Industry Advisory Council, an organization of construction and construction-related companies and individuals committed to supporting the Construction Science Program at Texas A&M University.
The undergraduate program integrates the principles of architecture, technology, engineering, business and project management, which prepares students to effectively manage the total construction process. Specialized course work in building systems, materials and methods of construction, scheduling, cost estimating, structures, construction management, law, and business/labor relations are taught. This interdisciplinary approach provides the student with the best possible exposure to the various tools needed to become a construction industry leader.
Construction management graduates quickly become valued members of a construction team and participate in planning, cost estimating, scheduling, supervision, and commissioning of complete facilities in a timely, safe and quality manner. They also possess the professional knowledge to confidently interact with professional engineers, registered architects, and owners to solve problems that may arise.
In addition to the academic coursework, each student is required to accomplish an approved internship of full-time practical work experience with a construction company, or in a construction-related work activity. For more information, please visit the Department of Construction Science website.
Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed within the School of Architecture, all entering students are required to possess a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running software appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid is available to assist students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied admission to Texas A&M University based on an inability to purchase a computer. Additional information is available on the School of Architecture website.
This program is also offered at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen, Texas.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COSC 153 | Introduction to the Construction Industry | 3 |
| COSC 184 | Construction Safety I | 1 |
| COSC 222 | Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment | 3 |
ECON 202
| Principles of Economics
or Principles of Economics | 3 |
| HIST 105 | History of the United States | 3 |
| MATH 140 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ACCT 209 | Survey of Accounting Principles | 3 |
| COSC 175/AREN 175 | Construction Graphics Communication | 3 |
| COSC 284 | Introduction to Applied Workplace Ethics, Etiquette and Communications | 1 |
| ENGL 104 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
HIST 106
| History of the United States
or History of Texas | 3 |
| MATH 142 | Business Calculus | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COSC 253 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 3 |
| ENGL 210 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| PHYS 201 | College Physics | 4 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| COSC 275 | Estimating I | 3 |
| MGMT 209 | Principles of Business Regulations and Law | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 4 |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry I | |
| Principles of Geology
and Principles of Geology Laboratory | |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COSC 301 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| COSC 325 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems in Construction I | 3 |
| COSC 353 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| COSC 375 | Estimating II | 3 |
| 3 |
| |
| Construction Safety II | |
| Risk Management in the Built Environment | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| COSC 321 | Structural Systems I | 3 |
| COSC 463 | Introduction to Construction Law | 3 |
| COSC 475 | Construction Project Planning | 3 |
| 3 |
| Survey of World Architecture History I | |
| Survey of World Architecture History II | |
| History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Architecture | |
| Art History Survey II | |
| Design Process | |
| 3 |
| |
| High Performance Residential Building | |
| Facility Management Principles and Practices | |
| Industrial Construction | |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COSC 494 | Internship 1 | 7 |
| MGMT 309 | Survey of Management | 3 |
| FINC 409 | Survey of Finance Principles | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| COSC 465 | Advanced Topics in Construction Law | 3 |
| COSC 477 | Construction Project Controls | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Capstone | |
| Residential Capstone | |
| Commercial Capstone | |
| Industrial Capstone | |
| Specialty Capstone | |
| 3 |
| |
| Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems in Construction II | |
| Soil and Structural Analysis. | |
| Building Information Modeling System | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| 3 | 3 |
| |
| Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems in Construction II | |
| Soil and Structural Analysis. | |
| Facility Management Principles and Practices | |
| Industrial Construction | |
| Building Information Modeling System | |
| Construction Safety II | |
| Risk Management in the Built Environment | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
A grade of C or better is required in ARCH, ARTS, CARC, COSC, ENDS, LAND, URPN, and VIST courses used to satisfy Construction Science degree requirements.
