The department involves each faculty member in a balanced combination of research, scholarship, teaching and professional activity, as interest and time permit. Many faculty maintain active consulting practices to provide current and relevant information to students in the classroom and applied research environments. The work of the faculty is augmented and supported by adjunct professors with current experience and expertise in the field. Financial Aid Instructions on how to apply for financial aid are listed in the catalog. Graduate fellowships for minorities and for women entering nontraditional careers are available.
All fellowships pay student registration and activity fees.
The undergraduate program in Construction Management provides the knowledge and skills which prepare graduates for entry-level supervisory or managerial positions in the construction industry. When course work is combined with work experience, graduates find employment as construction superintendents, project managers or in the founding of their own businesses. Emphasis is on technical and management essentials, such as cost estimating, project management and operations, methods and equipment, codes and specification, contract administration, job, planning, scheduling, inspections, site development, construction materials, construction economics, cost control, labor relations and safety. Faculty Advisors provide counseling to facilitate the transfer of credit for appropriate lower division programs to Construction Management. The following is a list of typical courses.