NEW! Bachelor of Technology Degree

First BTech Construction Classes Set for Fall

The first courses for students admitted into the college's new Bachelor of Technology degree program in Construction Management are scheduled for this fall semester at the Carson City campus.

MGT 323: Organizational Behavior & Interpersonal Behavior, and CEE 411: Environmental Law will be the first upper division (300-400 level) courses offered, as well a number of lower division (100-200 level) classes that apply toward the 128-credit bachelor's degree. CEE 411 will meet on Tuesday evenings, and MGT 323 will meet on Wednesday evenings. Lower division courses that apply toward Western's Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology – Project Management will meet during both days and evenings.

Students must be admitted into the Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management program in order to enroll in the upper division courses. To be accepted into the program, applicants must complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Management from Western or elsewhere, or follow a Pre-BTech Track that includes 45 credits of construction and general education courses, and considers construction work experience. Students must also work with a WNC counselor and submit an application for the BTech program that must be approved by the college.

The need for more highly prepared employees in the construction industry has been identified by businesses in northern Nevada. With the Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management, students can climb a career ladder from learning basic construction skills all the way to becoming a manager or supervisor in the construction field. The program combines knowledge in construction methods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills.

“It’s great that we’ve been able to put this together for the community and students seeking a four-year degree,” said Gene Martin, WNC construction technology instructor. “It has been well received by the industry in the area. They have been behind us all the way.”

Graduates with the Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management are expected to fill the shortage of construction managers in the area, according to Martin.

“It is time to see technology programs as ‘ladders’ where a student can indeed step off with a certificate of achievement or associate degree, but can also continue on, or return later, to complete a baccalaureate education and prepare for a life of continual learning,” said WNC President Carol Lucey.

A full list of degree requirements and course information is available on the college web site at www.wnc.edu/academics/degrees/bt/cm/