Welcome to Construction Science
The UTK Construction Science Program is a concentration within the
Environmental and Soil Science Degree Program.
This course of study is designed to prepare you for entry into the very
broad and diverse range of management careers related to the modern construction
industry. Students in a program of this
type typically enjoy the outdoors, utilizing multiple technologies, and enjoy
the sense of accomplishment of seeing a project grow from an idea to a finished
product. A successful construction
science graduate from this program exhibits skills in leadership, teamwork,
communication, technical abilities, and professional/environmental
responsibility.
The UTK Construction Science Program brings together components of
engineering, architecture, and business to produce Project Managers,
Estimators, Superintendents, and Construction Entrepreneurs. The program will provide you a strong
background in math and science along with relevant construction technologies
and techniques. On the job training is
provided through internships and/or cooperative work experiences where students
have the opportunity to apply classroom skills to actual construction
operations. The business and management
related coursework leads to a Minor in Business Administration.
The ACADEMICS menu item on the top navigation
bar will provide additional information, including the current Construction
Science curriculum.