Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

Construction Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)

New program beginning in the 2025\2026 academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline [UG2, UG3, UG4].
  • An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs [UG2, UG5, UG6].
  •  An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions [UG2, UG3, UG4].
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences [UG1].
  • An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts [UG7, UG8, UG9].
  • An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty [UG1, UG2, UG5, UG7].

Related Links

Construction Management, BS Program Page COMING SOON

Construction Management Fact Sheet URL COMING SOON

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

New program beginning in the 2025\2026 academic year.

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Major GPA: 2.00 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements44
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Major/Concentration Requirements73
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements12
Elective3

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
MATH 225Calculus I4
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
CHEM 107General Chemistry I3
Physical Sciences Inquiry
PHYS 216University Physics 1 with Lab4
Subtotal16
Additional Rock Studies Requirements
Required Thematic Thread Coursework:
MGMT 351Organizational Behavior3
ENGL 205Introduction to Professional Writing3
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3
ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics3
Subtotal12
Total Hours44
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major/Concentration Requirements 

  • 37 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 37 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Construction Management Courses
ENGR 120Engineering Design Tools 12
ENGR 210Statics 13
ENGR 220Engineering Materials 13
ENGR 230Mechanics of Materials 13
ENGR 231Mechanics of Materials Lab 11
ENGR 340Engineering Economics 13
CIVL 210Elementary Survey 13
CIVL 310Structural Engineering 14
CIVL 410Structural Steel Design 13
CIVL 411Reinforced Concrete Design 13
CIVL 440Construction Management 13
CIVL 441Sustainable Development 13
COMG 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3
COMG 220Construction Estimating and Scheduling with Lab3
COMG 240Quantity Surveying and Document Analysis3
COMG 320Soil and Foundation for Construction3
COMG 330Facility Systems Design and Construction3
COMG 340Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction3
COMG 350Construction Law and Contracts3
COMG 420Heavy Construction Methods and Equipment3
COMG 440 Construction Cost Control with Lab3
COMG 460Capstone Project3
Subtotal64
Other Courses
ACCT 209Financial Accounting 13
ACCT 340Legal Environment of Business 13
SAFE 258Construction Safety 13
Total Hours73
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

FREE ELECTIVE

Select three credits3
Total Hours3

Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements

CHEM 107General Chemistry I 13
MATH 225Calculus I 14
PHYS 216University Physics 1 with Lab4
Total Hours11
1

Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - BS (6186)
This program is effective as of Fall 2025
Revised 7.12.2024
UCC 10.26.2021