Building Construction Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required CNST and TCEN courses/Technical Requirements/Electives and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires a course from Area I, students must select three courses from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. 1 | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Core Requirement | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirement Courses | ||
| CNST 1121 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| CNST 1122 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| CNST 1133 | Introduction to Construction Laboratory | 3 |
| CNST 1160 | Plumbing Theory I | 3 |
| CNST 1120 | Construction Drawings | 4 |
| CNST 1114 | Basic Carpentry | 3 |
| CNST 1115 | Carpentry Level I | 3 |
| CNST 1116 | Basic Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| CNST 1330 | Professional Development and Leadership | 1 |
| or CNST 1710 | Forklift Operation | |
| CNST 2290 | Plumbing II | 3 |
| CNST 2217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following tracks of study: | 12 | |
| Basic Solar Track | ||
| Energy for the Next Generation | 3 | |
| Photovoltaic Application | 4 | |
| NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 | |
or OEET 110 | Electrical Theory I | |
Elective ARCT, CNST, DRFT, or TCEN Courses (1 credit) | ||
| Energy Auditing Track | ||
| Weatherization in Construction | 3 | |
| Building Analyst I | 3 | |
| Building Analyst II | 3 | |
| Building Envelope | 3 | |
| General Building Track | ||
Elective ARCT, CNST, DRFT, or TCEN Courses (12 credits) | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
(60-62 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all CNST and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level I | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| CNST 1121 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| CNST 1122 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| CNST 1133 | Introduction to Construction Laboratory | 3 |
| CNST 1330 or CNST 1710 | Professional Development and Leadership or Forklift Operation | 1 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Mathematics for Technicians | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| CNST 1114 | Basic Carpentry | 3 |
| CNST 1115 | Carpentry Level I | 3 |
| CNST 1116 | Basic Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| CNST 1160 | Plumbing Theory I | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Select two courses from different NM General Education Areas II, III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 4 courses from different areas are required. | 6-8 | |
| Track Courses (select one track) - Choose one course from selected track below (total of 12 credits needed to complete each track). | 3 | |
| Basic Solar Track | ||
| Energy for the Next Generation | ||
| Photovoltaic Application | ||
| NEC for Alternative Energy or Electrical Theory I | ||
Elective ARCT, CNST, DRFT, or TCEN course (1 credit) | ||
| Energy Auditing Track | ||
| Weatherization in Construction | ||
| Building Analyst I | ||
| Building Analyst II | ||
| Building Envelope | ||
| General Building Track | ||
Elective ARCT, CNST, DRFT, or TCEN courses (12 credits) | ||
| CNST 1120 | Construction Drawings | 4 |
| CNST 2290 | Plumbing II | 3 |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Select one course from different NM General Education Areas II, III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 4 courses from different areas are required. | 3 | |
| CNST 2217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| Track Course - Choose one course from the list in Semester 3. | 3 | |
| Track Course - Choose one course from the list in Semester 3. | 3 | |
| Track Course - Choose one course from the list in Semester 3. | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |