Program Description

The associate of applied science degree in construction technology (AASCT) is designed for students entering apprenticeshiptraining programs. This degree will provide 15 credit hours toward specific apprenticeship training, broaden academic understanding and help develop an increased awareness of others and of the environment.

Upon completion of this degree and at least 50% of the apprenticeship program, the student will be prepared to assume additional responsibilities within the organization. In addition, group requirements and/or technical courses may transfer to programs in four-year universities.

Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities

Upon completion of the AASCT degree and at least 50% of the apprenticeship program, the student will be prepared to assume additional responsibilities within the organization. In addition, group requirements and/or technical courses may transfer to programs in four-year universities.

Program Requirements

Total credit hours required: 61 (46 hours of general education courses and 15 hours of program-specific courses). Please refer to the University of New Mexico Core Curriculum on pages 72-73 for a list of allowed courses for Physical & Natural Sciences.

Contact and Advising Information

Information about the AASCT degree program is available from:

Advisement & Counseling (505) 925-8560 vcadvise@unm.edu,

Manager of Community Education, Rita Logan, (505) 925-8971 rlogan@unm.edu,

Manager of Workforce Development, Kevin Begley, (505) 925-8701 kbegley@unm.edu,

Dean of Instruction, Reinaldo A. Z. García, (505) 925-8601 rgarcia@unm.edu.