Program Information
Admissions Policy
After admission to UALR, any student may declare a major or minor in construction management. To discuss the extensive opportunities that exist in construction management, students should visit the construction management office in ETAS 105 or call (501) 569-8133. E-mail may be directed to the office at skbates@ualr.edu and facsimiles sent to (501) 569-8341.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
The construction management program is an interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree program that builds upon construction methods, engineering techniques, and business courses offered in the Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering and the College of Business Administration. The integrated curriculum provides a foundation for the capstone courses offered in the senior year and the required associate level of the Certified Professional Constructor exam. A minor is not required for the degree, but may be obtained within the College of Business Administration.
Students seeking a bachelor of science in construction management must pass each construction management course with a grade of C or better.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 800 contact hours of practical work experience in an approved construction-related activity. This stipulation provides the graduate with valuable industry experience and insights. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 120 contact hours of construction-related community service for an approved nonprofit organization. This requirement allows the students a unique opportunity to combine coursework with worthwhile services to a diverse community.
Accreditation
The four-year baccalaureate, construction management program is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the national accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate programs in construction education. Accreditation is a means for recognizing educational institutions that achieve and maintain a level of performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public they serve. The UALR construction management program is the only such accredited program in the University of Arkansas system.
Student Activities
The UALR construction management program has three student chapters and one honor society for student involvement. The student chapters are affiliated with the Associated General Contractors, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and the National Association of Home Builders. The Arkansas chapter of each association sponsors the student chapters and provides opportunities for students to interact and network with members of their organizations.
Student membership is also available with the American Institute of Constructors, American Society of Professional Estimators, Construction Specification Institute, National Association of Women in Construction, and the Southern Building Code Congress International.
Students who meet the requirements can become members of Sigma Lambda Chi, the International Honor Society for Leaders in Construction.
The UALR construction management program is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction and participates in its regional construction management competitions.
Minor in Construction Management
The minor in construction management is available to students majoring outside the Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering and provides a construction element to many major fields of study. Students are required to take CNMG 1201, 1305, 2310, 2312, 2314, 2323, MGMT 4372, and an approved elective. Students seeking a minor in construction management must pass each construction management course with a grade of C or better.
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