Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
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1st year
Fall Semester
UNIV 1131 OR ENGR 1101
CM 1311
ENGL 1301
HIST 1301
MATH ELECTIVE
CREATIVE ARTS
Spring Semester
CM 1331
MATH 1303
PHYS 1441
HIST 1302
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
2nd year
Fall Semester
FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT
ACCT 2301
CM 2311
CM 2315
PHYS 1442
Spring Semester
CM 2313
CM 2331
MATH 1308
LANG/PHIL/CULT
POLS 2311
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
3rd year
Fall Semester
CM 3315
CM 3331
CM 3335
MANA 3318
POLS 2312
Spring Semester
CM 3313
CM 3341
CM 3337
CM 3339
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
CM ELECTIVE
CM 4317
CM 4315
CM 4351
CM 4357
Spring Semester
CM 4331
CM ELECTIVE
CM ELECTIVE
CM ELECTIVE
HOURS 27
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan.
Meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you're on track for graduation.
If you are a freshman student, transition from freshman advising to department advising*.
Complete UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 to learn about all of the resources available to you & to prepare you to succeed in your major.
ENAGAGE
Participate in the Dean's Challenge.
Join a College of Engineering professional organization so you can get to know your peers, begin to make industry connections, pursue your interests, and have fun!
Join a UTA club or a general engineering organization (SWE, SHPE, NSBE) so you can get involved on campus and meet new people.
Visit International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on campus events, and spring break community impact.
Apply to join the Honors College.
EXCEL
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest forms.
Create an account on Handshake.
Create a resume so you can work on building it up before you get to graduation.
Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Complete your pre-professional courses and get admitted to the professional program.
Use your flowchart to plan what classes you want to take in the future. Use the catalog to find course descriptions.
Consider adding a minor.
ENGAGE
Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities.
Look into becoming an SI leader or tutor, or working at the IDEAS Center
Participate in the Big Event.
Interested in getting your PhD? Look into the McNair Scholars program.
EXCEL
Carole Coleman is the internship and co-op coordinator for the College of Engineering. Contact her for information on these once you've met the requirements.
Attend a College of Engineering Speed Mentoring event.
Attend the College of Engineering Career Fair to network and learn more about companies. It's a great way to find employment and internship opportunities every semester.
Join MavMentors.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Apply to graduate through MyMav.
If you're an international student and need a full-time waiver or OPT form signed, you must see an advisor to have it approved.
ENGAGE
Present at Innovation Day.
Ask a professor about getting involved with the work going on in their labs.
Attend a conference for the field that you want to work in.
Take on a leadership position in a student organization.
EXCEL
Finalize your resume so you are ready to hand it out at the job fairs.
Setup a mock interview with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.
Attend the All-Majors Job Fair.
Complete The Job Search course on Canvas.
Talk to faculty member about the field that you want to go into and what you can do to be a competitive candidate.
Attend the MAE Senior Banquet!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
College of Engineering Career Fair
College of Engineering Speed Mentoring
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
College of Engineering Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
McNair Scholars
Get Involved With Our Research Labs
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Construction Manager (PM)
Home Builder
Construction Superintendent
Building Inspector
Construction Cost Estimator
Construction Scheduler
Construction Safety Manager
Construction Management Instructor at High School and Vocational Schools
Construction Remodeler (Residential or Commercial)
Facility Management
Workforce Skills
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision or opinion.
Leadership: Take initiative, demonstrate effective decision making and informed risk taking, and motivate and encourages participation from others to work toward a shared vision.
Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
Career Readiness
Construction Planning
Construction Scheduling
Construction Cost Estimating
Developing Safety Plan for Construction Projects
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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