Department of Construction Science

The Construction Science and Management (CSM) program at Tuskegee established in 1933 is the oldest construction baccalaureate program in the country. Its roots can be traced back to vocational trade education that began at Tuskegee University in 1883 with a mission to develop skilled craftsmen capable of building sound structures. However, with the evolution of project management, the present mission is much broader than the original one.

Currently, the program attracts students from all regions of the U.S. and internationally. Graduates of the CSM program hold positions in all sectors of the construction industry throughout the world. Students within the program are fully engaged in educational and hands-on activities both within and outside of the formal classroom setting. The CSM faculty regularly participates in professional development and engages with its construction Industry Advisory Board for best practices to ensure that Tuskegee Construction Science and Management students are receiving education of the highest quality and relevancy.

The CSM Mission is to produce “Project Ready” construction professionals who are managers of people, finance, time and physical resources, and who are knowledgeable of the standards of quality and safety requirements of all trades employed during the construction process. The CSM program is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and granted full Accreditation Candidate Status by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science & Management

The Construction Science and Management Department provides professional training in construction project management. The curriculum can be completed in four years and provides a wide variety of course offerings including construction methods, sustainability principles, surveying, project controls management, building information modeling, business, humanities, physical sciences, and general studies.

CSM students are encouraged to participate in the CSM Co-op/Internship Program. Benefits received by student participants of the Co-op Program include college credit for work in their major field of study, earning money for tuition and expenses, improved opportunities for employment upon graduation, applying classroom learning to actual/on-the-job experiences, establishing a professional network, developing maturity, professionalism and self-confidence and learning how to work with colleagues in a professional atmosphere.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) MANUAL

Additional training and certifications available through the Construction Science and Management Department currently include OSHA 10 & 30 Hour, Erosion Control Management (QCI), and Landscape Management.

What type of student do we look for?

PROBLEM SOLVER – able to solve issues with little information
COMMUNICATOR – able to convey information with all types of disciplines
PASSIONATE – see learning as an adventure and not just a means to a degree
DRIVE & AMBITION – is persistent, results oriented, doesn't give up easily
DEDICATED, DEPENDABLE, CAPABLE, accepts criticism as a means to success
ORGANIZED – physically and mentally

Program Admission Requirements

Candidates for FRESHMEN admissions must submit the following:

Official WES translated high school transcript(s)
Official ACT or SAT scores
at least 3.0 GPA
21 ACT
1000 SAT

Candidates for TRANSFER admission must submit the following:

Official WES translated transcript from all foreign colleges attended
Official transcripts from all U.S. colleges or universities attended
Official ACT or SAT scores
at least 2.0 GPA
Completion of 12 credit hours

Accreditation

What is ACCE?
Since 1974, the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leading global advocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits quality construction education programs. The primary goal is promotion and continued improvement of post-secondary construction education: specifically, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its rigorous standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate degree programs in construction science, construction management, and construction technology. ACCE is also the accrediting agency for two-year associate-degree programs of a like nature. ACCE is a non-profit corporation.