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About Construction Engineering
The Associate Degree in Construction Engineering equips students with knowledge and understanding of the built environment, the process of design and construction, and the wider construction industry.
The programme fosters the development of skills related to the collection, analysis, and application of data, while also encouraging students to practice effective communication and problem solving.
The curriculum serves as a starting point for students intending to pursue a higher education, while also training them to be capable workers within the fields of construction and engineering.
Course Breakdown
Construction Engineering takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading & Writing I (4 Credits)
- College Algebra (3 Credits)
- Chemistry (3 Credits)
- Physics (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Building Technology I (3 Credits)
- Engineering Graphics I (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Trigonometry & Complex Numbers (3 Credits)
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Building Technology II (3 Credits)
- Engineering Graphics II (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History & Heritage (3 Credits)
- Calculus I (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Building Technology III (3 Credits)
- Building Science and Materials I (3 Credits)
- Strength of Materials (3 Credits)
- Soil Mechanics (2 Credits)
Course Options - Select one
- Building Craft Services (3 Credits)
- Building Services (3 Credits)
- Estimating I (2 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- Calculus IIA (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Theory of Structures (4 Credits)
- Construction Surveying (4 Credits)
- Civil Technology (2 Credits)
- Structural Component Design (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- General College entry requirements or equivalent. Two of which must be Physics and Chemistry.
- The following courses would be an asset:
- Building Technology
- Construction
- Geography
- Information Technology
- Social Studies
- Technical Drawing
- Visual Arts
- Woodwork
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
