Construction Management Pathway
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management
The Construction Management Program at Missoula College gives students a unique opportunity to build skills in both carpentry and project management. By working on a student-built house, students gain the hands-on experience needed to lead construction teams on the job site. Management courses teach students how to plan, coordinate, and oversee a project from start-up through close-out.
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Class
Students in the Construction Management Program at Missoula College gain hands-on experience in essential carpentry and construction skills, including site preparation and foundations, wall framing, roof systems, and interior and exterior finishes.
In addition to technical skills, students build strong leadership and planning expertise through residential construction management courses such as blueprint reading, cost estimating and take-offs, project management, project scheduling, and building codes and inspections. Graduates are prepared for careers in residential and commercial construction, construction site supervision, and project management.
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House Frame
Finished interior framing inside a house built by students in the Construction Management and Carpentry programs at Missoula College. Students don’t just learn construction concepts—they build a full house from the ground up. Framing is taught through CSTN 120 & CSTN 122: Basic Carpentry – Rough Framing, a hands-on course where students gain real-world experience laying out walls, setting doors and windows, and understanding how a structure comes together. By the time framing is complete, students have already spent significant time on an active job site applying what they’ve learned.
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Student Insight
Originally from Russia, Missoula College student Alex Fair came to the Sustainable Construction program after living in Houston, TX. After completing the program, Fair looks forward to jumping into the job market in the building industry. He is particularly interested in building log homes.
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Hands-on Learning
Students in the Construction Management and Carpentry programs at Missoula College gain hands-on experience working on a student-built house. From framing to finishes, students learn construction skills by building a real home from the ground up—preparing them for jobs in residential and commercial construction.
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Workforce Ready
From Missoula, Dawson Wahl-Meixner is a student in the Construction Management program at Missoula College. He’s excited to learn hands-on building skills that prepare him for employment in the construction industry—and give him the confidence to build projects of his own.
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Industry-expert Instructors
Students in the Intro to Woodworking class at Missoula College learn by making a cutting board from start to finish. Along the way, they build practical skills like measuring and shop math, safely using power tools, and understanding how different types of wood affect design and durability. Here, instructor Walt Wilson walks students through a key concept during hands-on instruction in the shop.
Class
Students in the Construction Management Program at Missoula College gain hands-on experience in essential carpentry and construction skills, including site preparation and foundations, wall framing, roof systems, and interior and exterior finishes.
In addition to technical skills, students build strong leadership and planning expertise through residential construction management courses such as blueprint reading, cost estimating and take-offs, project management, project scheduling, and building codes and inspections. Graduates are prepared for careers in residential and commercial construction, construction site supervision, and project management.
House Frame
Finished interior framing inside a house built by students in the Construction Management and Carpentry programs at Missoula College. Students don’t just learn construction concepts—they build a full house from the ground up. Framing is taught through CSTN 120 & CSTN 122: Basic Carpentry – Rough Framing, a hands-on course where students gain real-world experience laying out walls, setting doors and windows, and understanding how a structure comes together. By the time framing is complete, students have already spent significant time on an active job site applying what they’ve learned.
Student Insight
Originally from Russia, Missoula College student Alex Fair came to the Sustainable Construction program after living in Houston, TX. After completing the program, Fair looks forward to jumping into the job market in the building industry. He is particularly interested in building log homes.
Hands-on Learning
Students in the Construction Management and Carpentry programs at Missoula College gain hands-on experience working on a student-built house. From framing to finishes, students learn construction skills by building a real home from the ground up—preparing them for jobs in residential and commercial construction.
Workforce Ready
From Missoula, Dawson Wahl-Meixner is a student in the Construction Management program at Missoula College. He’s excited to learn hands-on building skills that prepare him for employment in the construction industry—and give him the confidence to build projects of his own.
Industry-expert Instructors
Students in the Intro to Woodworking class at Missoula College learn by making a cutting board from start to finish. Along the way, they build practical skills like measuring and shop math, safely using power tools, and understanding how different types of wood affect design and durability. Here, instructor Walt Wilson walks students through a key concept during hands-on instruction in the shop.
Pathways
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Program Listing |
Degree/Certificate Type |
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Carpentry |
Certificate of Applied Science |
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Construction Helper |
Certificate of Technical Studies |
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Engineering |
Certificate of Applied Science |
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Green Building |
Certificate of Technical Studies |
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Residential Construction Supervisor |
Certificate of Applied Science |