SJVC Announces New Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management

Visalia, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2022) – San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), a family-owned private college, is proud to announce a new Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management available online. The program may be completed in 135 weeks and prepares graduates to competitively enter the construction management field. SJVC students who have completed the Associate of Science degree program in Construction Management can earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management in as few as 75 weeks. Those who have completed an Associate of Science in Construction Management from other institutions may apply to transfer in as well.

The new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management expands on the current Associate of Science degree program available online and at the SJVC Ontario campus. As part of the new program, students are provided comprehensive instruction on a wide variety of topics related to the construction industry. They are trained to prepare competitive project proposals, supervise construction sites, and effectively communicate with clients and workers. Students also learn how to manage the responsibilities they will face on the job at construction sites.

“We are pleased to see the Construction Management program expand beyond the SJVC Ontario campus and the Associate of Science degree online,” said Certified General Contractor (CGC) and Faculty for the online Construction Management program at SJVC, Tammy Good. “By offering this new Bachelor of Science degree program online, students will be able to continue their education and advance their career while helping more communities embrace the opportunities of a growing industry,” added Good. “We are looking forward to supporting these communities by helping them meet the demand for well-educated construction managers and various trade professionals.”

With increasingly complex infrastructures, construction managers have become integral in leading building projects through every phase of development. These programs help prepare students for managing both residential and commercial construction projects where they may go on to work as construction managers, cost estimators, and purchasing agents.

Learn more about the Construction Management program and additional online programs at SJVC.

Visit consumerinfo.sjvc.edu for important information on program outcomes.

About San Joaquin Valley College

San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is an accredited private college that provides career-focused curriculum and instruction to its students. Founded in 1977, SJVC has 17 campuses located throughout California – plus an online division – and offers more than 20 accelerated certificate and associate of science degree programs in the medical, business, and technical fields. A second-generation, family-run college, SJVC has awarded more than 72,000 certificates and degrees preparing graduates for professional success in their chosen careers.

San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510)748-9001, www.wscuc.org. The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Questions or requests to review documents pertaining to accreditation should be directed to Crystal G. VanderTuig, Accreditation Liaison Officer San Joaquin Valley College, 3828 W. Caldwell Ave. Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 734-9000, Crystal.VanderTuig@SJVC.edu.

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