In the Construction Management minor, you will learn about the different materials used when building, the estimation of construction costs, and the architecture of residential buildings and large structures. You’ll also choose from several electives intended to help you further your knowledge.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Construction Management Minor
The Construction Minor provides students with a practical foundation in construction materials, estimating, and methods. Required courses cover basic construction techniques, non-metallic materials, and cost estimation. Students also choose two electives from soil and surveying, building codes, project management, or environmental engineering. This minor is ideal for students in fields seeking applied knowledge to support careers in the built environment.
Grade Requirements: Students getting a minor in the department must earn an average GPA ≥2.5 in all courses required for this minor (all courses in the list below).
| Required Courses | ||
| CMTC 235 & 235L | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES and CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES LAB | 5 |
| CMTC 305 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING | 4 |
| CMTC 335 | ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| MNTC 320 & 320L | NON-METALLIC PROCESSES and NON-METALLIC PROCESSES LAB | 5 |
| Choose two from the following | 8 | |
| SOILS/SURVEYING and SOILS/SURVEYING LAB | ||
| BUILDING CODES | ||
| COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | ||
| Total Credits | 26 | |