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Location: 218 Galloway Business Building, Phone: (409) 880-7558
Interim Director: Dr. Seokyon Hwang Email: construction@lamar.edu

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management - 120 hrs 

The construction management degree is accredited by the (ACCE). ACCE is recognized by the (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology.

About the Program

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The Reese Construction Management (CM) Program was established in 2008 through the generous support of Jerry and Sheila Reese. Since its inception, the CM Program's goal is to meet the needs of the construction industry in Southeast Texas.

The CM Program reports to the dean of the College of Business.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management enter a world of exciting career opportunities. Construction is among the largest industries in the United States and starting salaries for Construction Managers reflect their importance in the building process.  Whether you want to work in an office or out in the field, build hospitals or expand refineries, the jobs available to Construction Managers are as varied as our students' interests.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers an ACCE accredited, four-year academic degree program with small class sizes, hands-on activities, and strong ties to regional industry professionals. The CM Program provides education both in the processes of construction techniques and construction management, including safety, materials and methods, surveying, project management and control, electrical and mechanical systems, legal issues, and estimating and scheduling, as well as in business management.

The CM Program complements the Houston and Southeast Texas construction landscape with an emphasis in commercial and industrial/plant construction. Through site visits, career guidance, service projects, and a required internship, the CM Program ensures that students will graduate with real-world skills, ready to begin a career in construction management.

Academic Policies for the Reese Construction Management Program

Undergraduate Entrance Requirements

The entrance requirements from high school for the CM Program are: English: 4 units; Mathematics: Algebra - 2 units, Geometry - 1 unit, Pre-calculus or Trigonometry - 1 unit; Natural Sciences: Chemistry - 1 unit, Physics - 1 unit.

Students who meet the general entrance requirements of the university, but lack in specific requirements for the construction management curricula may enroll in the CM Program; however, all deficiencies must be removed before the end of the second academic year. The CM Program urges students with entrance deficiencies or weaknesses to use the summer terms preceding the freshman year in college to remove them.

Other Academic Policies

In addition to the university's academic policies, the CM Program enforces the following standards:

1. Students are required to take courses in the numeric sequence generally shown in the University Catalog for the CM Program and in the order approved in the CM Program of Study, available in the CM office.
2. GPA requirement: In order to graduate, a student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA within their discipline (major specialization courses). Per the Â鶹ÊÓƵ policy, students must also have a 2.0 GPA overall.
3. Degree credit: For certain courses required in the CMGT degree plan, prerequisites specify that a grade of “C” or better is mandatory. To stay on track to graduation, students must earn a grade of “C” or better for ENGL 1301, MATH 2312, PHYS 1305 and PHYS 1307.
4. Provisional CM and Professional CM Major Status: When first admitted to the CM Program, students are admitted with "Provisional CM" status, precluding students from taking CMGT 4000-level courses. In order to progress to "Professional CM" status, students must complete 51 hours of required courses in both the first and second year of the CM Program, with a 2.0 GPA overall and in major courses¹. Transfer students may meet this requirement using transfer courses.
5. Prior to taking the Construction Internship, students must complete internship training offered by the Career and Testing Center.
6. The student's advisor must approve all electives.
7. Attendance Policy: students enrolled in (CMGT) classes will be automatically dropped after 5 unexcused absences. This policy, as well as what constitutes an excused absence, is communicated in each CMGT Syllabus.

¹Major courses include all CMGT, College of Business, MATH 2312, and all PHYS courses.

Minor in Construction Management

A minor in construction management requires a minimum of 19 hours and a maximum of 24 hours of CMGT courses, as listed below.

1. Complete any six hours from the following: CMGT 1310(3), 1320(3), 2310(3);
2. Complete CMGT 2420(4);
3. Complete CMGT 4325(3); and 
4. Complete any combination of the following classes to bring the total to at least 19 hours: 4100(1), 4310(3), 4350(3), 4420(4), 4370(3), 4350 (3).

Advising

Freshmen and Sophomores are advised by the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC). Juniors and Seniors are advised by the CM Program in Galloway Building Room 218. Contact construction@lamar.edu for more information on advising.

Scholarships

The CM Program is also supported by the following endowed scholarships: The Francis & Marjorie Mouton Scholarship in Construction Management, The Ronald W. Thibodeaux Memorial Scholarship in Construction Management, and The William Clay Crawford Regents Scholarship in Construction Management. Other scholarships may be available as well. To apply for Â鶹ÊÓƵ scholarships, visit the main scholarship information page and follow the links to complete an online scholarship application.