Construction Supervision
Lead the way with construction supervison.
At Alfred State, you’ll build on your technical foundation to take the next step in your career. Ranked the #2 construction supervision program in New York (Intelligent.com, 2023), this Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree develops your expertise in estimating, scheduling, and contract law. Designed for students with an associate degree or trade experience, the program includes a full-semester internship and prepares you to become a highly valued professional leader in the construction industry.
Pioneer Quotes:
"Most realistic and helpful schooling I've had. This really sets you up for success in construction." - Andrew Schimek, BTech Construction Supervision '22
Program Details
Courses You May Take
CIVL6154: Supervisory Estimating
Credits: 0-4
CIVL7523: Construction Scheduling
Credits: 0-3
CIVL8512: Construction Mgmt Internship
Credits: 12
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Entrance Requirements
Required
Successful completion of an associate degree in a construction-related field or at least 60 transferrable credit hours, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Other majors can be considered with construction related work experience. Applicants who have gone through a certified apprentice program and have obtained a journeyman's card with a recognized trade union may also be considered.
Recommended
A minimum of 21 credits in liberal arts and sciences, and five different general education fields covered (BC and MA included).
Students without the required college credits can come into the individual studies (AS) program as a bridge program to the construction supervision (BTech) program.
Please Note
Students entering from an AOS degree program are accepted in the program as ASOP students to facilitate completion of the five bridge courses (15 credits) in Liberal Arts and Sciences/General Education. The Civil Engineering Technology Department chair or curriculum coordinator will review all college credits earned and will recommend specific courses to complete this bridge.
In construction supervision, you’ll strengthen your communication and leadership abilities while creating project safety plans, schedules, and cost estimates. You’ll analyze ethical decision-making, explore project delivery methods, and apply accounting and cost-control practices. Training emphasizes professionalism, efficiency, and safety, so you graduate ready to oversee teams and manage construction processes with confidence.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
