Construction Management Major, BS - 2023

Z-Program Change Proposal (6/6/22 - 6/1/23)

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  • **READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN**

    1. Detailed instructions on how to complete this proposal are available in both the full Curriculog User's Guide and the proposal specific Program Change Proposal Guide.
    2. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. A proposal cannot be launched without data in each of the required fields.
    3. After designating whether this proposal is for a shared core or a unique program, use the import feature to automatically populate many of the fields of this proposal form from the online catalog. Complete all applicable remaining fields with information as it currently appears in the catalog.
    4. Once all desired edits have been made the Originator must APPROVE the proposal to advance it to the next step. 
    5. Once approved by the Originator, each subsequent approval step will have a 15 calendar day deadline to make a decision. After 15 calendar days the proposal is automatically advanced to the next step. If there are questions or clarifications needed that require time beyond this deadline you may select the HOLD decision. This decision requires administrative approval. Please note, administrators only respond to requests during normal business hours.
    6. Please email curriculog@cwu.edu with questions or if you need assistance in completing this proposal.

    Special Note: Program Change proposals are all effective dated for fall term.  Proposals must be approved up to the Registrar Services approval step by that deadline date. Click Here to view the curriculum proposal deadlines.

  • Program vs. Shared Core

    A shared core is an identical series of courses that are used by multiple programs, while a program is a set of courses or requirements unique to a single program. If you are unsure whether your proposal is a program or a shared core contact curriculog@cwu.edu for assistance. The import feature is unavailable until this selection has been made.

  • Please select if the proposal is for a unique program or a shared core*
    If you are unsure if this is a program or shared core, then select program.
  • Level of study. Select One: *
  • Program Proposal Type *
  • Effective Year *

  • Department or Program

    The "Primary Department" is the department or program who will have ownership/ control over the proposed curricular program.

    The "College or Academic Group" is that of the "Primary Department" only.

    The "All Departments..." field must include the "Primary Department," and include all departments whose courses will be used in the curriculum. The items in this field drive who is attached to several approval steps, so it must be completed at the time the proposal is launched.

    Click here for more detailed instructions on completing this section.

  • Primary Department or Program*
  • College or Academic Group *
  • All Departments and Programs associated with this proposal:*
    This must include the "primary department."

  • Title of Program and Degree Type

    These fields should import in. Any changes should be made only after the proposal is launched. Consult the user guide for more detailed instructions. 

  • Title of Program*
    Construction Management Major, BS
    Construction Management Major, BS
    Use the Import feature to import your program information from the catalog.
  • Select the Degree or Certificate type:
  • If this is a certificate program, select the certificate type.

  • MyCWU Program and Specialization Codes

    These codes are used to identify the program (and when applicable, the specialization) in MyCWU and help differentiate programs that may have very similar titles. These fields will not import in, but may be listed within the "Department and College Information" core in the curriculum schema.

  • MyCWU Program Code(s)
    COMA, COMAP
    COMA, COMAP
    This information is generally listed in the "Department and College Information" section of the program curriculum.
  • MyCWU Specialization/ Sub-Plan Code

  • Type of Change

    Please check all that apply to this program change proposal from the options below.

  • Type of Change (check all that apply) *

  • Description of and Justification for Change(s)

    For each of the items selected above, detail what in that section is being changed, and the reason that the change is being made.

  • Description and Reason for Change *

    The purpose of this change to the program is to include both CMGT 452 and ETSC 490 as required courses within the curriculum. Below is a short summary for each course. 

    1. CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction - The CMGT program is making this a required course for all CMGT students to complete as part of the curriculum. The justification to include this course as part of the curriculum is do to the Student Learning Objective (SLO) number eighteen (18) requirement by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) that requires all students to "Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction." 

    As this course currently exists, students have the option to take ETSC 490 (Cooperative Education) or CMGT 452 to complete the requirement. By requiring all students to take the course we will be able to offer the course each Fall. As of right now, we only offer the course if we can get enough students in the class and with the last few years we have not met this threshold forcing students to take ETSC 490. Offering ETSC 452 is a win win for many different types of students accross campus as well, since any student can take the course generally applied to a Minor or Certificate program which helps get students into the course and fill seats. 

    2. Requiring all students to take ETSC 490 - Cooperative Educaton is also necessary due to the program and our Construction Industry Advisory Board requesting all students to have industry experience prior to applying to the program and graduating. Students who possess some industry field experience in construction are more likely to succeed in construction academics and their chosen career in construction because their experience in the field is something they can apply to their academics. By having this experience our retention of construction students will also be increased because they will have developed key skills necessary to succeed and the students generally get hired prior to graduation, which is a cornerstone to the overall success of the program. 

    In summary, incorporating both these classes does increase the program credits to graduate from 131 credits to 135. Students should still be able to graduate within four years if their academic plans align with the CMGT requirements and general education requirements along with proper advising. Making these changes will also align our program with our ACCE accreditation requirements. Additionally, we have updated the program narrative to current information needed as part of our accreditation process.

  • Credit Limit

    The following question applies only to BA and BS programs, for all other program types, leave this field blank.

    For applicable programs, indicate whether the proposal will change the credit total, so that it will exceed the credit limit for that degree type (75 credits for BA programs; 110 for BS programs). If the program was previously approved to exceed this limit, only select "Yes" if the changes will further exceed this limit.

    Please note- This question must be answered before the proposal is launched, but the response should be based on the proposed credit total.

  • Will proposed changes to this program exceed the credit limit?
    B.A.'s cannot go over 75 credits and B.S.'s cannot go over 110 credits with out approval by the Faculty Senate.

  • Program Text for Catalog Copy 

    When importing, all program text not built into the curriculum schema will appear in the Program Narrative field. Unless changes are being made, there is no need to parse the text into the other fields. If changes are being made, be sure to remove the old text to avoid potential confusion with conflicting or redundant information.

    The Program Narrative is a required description of the program, the others are optional text fields where additional descriptions can be added. If any of the requirements below reference courses or shared cores they must be added into the proposed curriculum (below). For assistance in attaching an existing core, or in creating a new one, contact curriculog@cwu.edu. 

  • Program Narrative *

    Coordinator

    P. Warren Plugge, PhD



    Advisors

    David Martin, PhD

    This major prepares the graduate for management positions in the construction industry. Students must be accepted into the major prior to taking upper-division CMGT courses. See www.cwu.edu/engineering for details. Students pursuing this degree should work closely with their program advisor to ensure that prerequisites for entry into the major have been satisfied.

    Construction management students have the choice to concentrate on one of two different construction types; general building or heavy civil construction.

    Admission Requirements

    Admission to the program is competitive; refer to construction management handbook on the program website (www.cwu.edu/engineering/construction-management).

    Graduation Requirements

    Students are required to complete the Associate Constructor exam administered by American Institute of Constructors and achieve a minimum score of 60 percent to graduate with a BS in construction management.

    Program Learner Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to meet the following American Council for Construction Eduction (ACCE) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) which are program learner outcomes for the Construction Management program:

    1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.
    2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
    3. Create a construction project safety plan.
    4. Create construction project cost estimates.
    5. Create construction project schedules.
    6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
    7. Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.
    8. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
    9. Understand the role of the construction manager as a member of different multidisciplinary project teams.
    10. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
    11. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
    12. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
    13. Understand construction risk management.
    14. Understand construction accounting and cost control.
    15. Understand construction quality assurance and control.
    16. Understand construction project control processes.
    17. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
    18. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.
    19. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.
    20. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.

     

  • Admission Requirements
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Program Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Refer to construction management handbook on the program website for the program requirements (www.cwu.edu/engineering/construction-management).

  • Program Curriculum

    Changes to the curriculum must be done in a specific order. Please contact curriculog@cwu.edu or the user guide, Program Change Proposal Guide if you need assistance with the proper sequencing of changes.​

  • Program Curriculum*
    To view Track Changes, click on the Preview Curriculum icon on the left to open a new window. From there, click on the red pencil icon to view strike-through changes and additions. You may also use the Print feature, if desired. For questions, email curriculog@cwu.edu.

  • Online Program Options

    In the field below please indicate whether the program has a designated online only option available for students. This field will not import in, so for clarity in the review process, please enter in the current online options pre-launch and make changes to this field after it has been launched. 

    Please note: Choosing that the program does not have a designated online only option does not preclude completion of the program using exclusively online courses. A designated "online only" option requires the department to maintain a pathway for timely completion of the program that is entirely online.

  • Designated online availability for this program:*
  • If "The program does not have a designated online only option." was selected above, please choose the most applicable option below.
Additional Information for Graduate Programs
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  • For undergraduate programs the remaining fields should be left blank (there are no additional fields to enter or review). If this is a change to a graduate program, completion of this section is required.

    For changes that affect a graduate program, make sure that any admissions and graduation requirements align with the minimum standards as set by the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Click here to view the user guide related to this section. Please detail if and how the proposed changes will impact each of the following:

  • How will this change impact the total number of graduate courses regularly offered?

    There will be no change to the total number of graduate courses offered through this change.

  • Does this change impact thesis, project, or exam options?

    No change

  • Will the change affect the number of graduate assistantships required?

    No change

  • How will the activities of existing Graduate Faculty in the program be impacted?

    No change

  • How will this change impact other graduate programs in the University?

    No change

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