Degree and Certificate Programs
The Public Works program has one degree and three certificate options as shown below. To receive a Certificate of Completion, students must complete the required core courses in the Public Works certificate option or in the Public Works Construction Inspection certificate option. To receive the Associate of Science Degree in Public Works, students must complete a minimum of 60 units that include the certificate program and general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Santiago Canyon College and at least 6 of those units must be in courses required for the major. It is strongly recommended students consult with a counselor before beginning a degree program.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT DEGREE (11909) AND CERTIFICATE oF ACHIEVEMENT (21673)
The degree and certificate provide the skills and knowledge required for employment and promotion in the area of public works. The responsibility for the construction and maintenance of transportation corridors, and public structures might be undertaken by the individuals in this field. Understanding of the policies and practices of the various public and private entities is covered along with attention to the needs of the community being served.
Requirements for the associate in science degree and certificate:
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Course
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Units
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Public Works 050, Public Works I
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3
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Public Works 051, Infrastructure Construction & Operations
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3
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Public Works 061, Plan Interpretation & Cost Estimation
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3
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Public Works 062, Public Works II
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3
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Public Works 075, Public Administration
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3
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Public Works 080/BUS 090, Principles of Project Management
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3
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TOTAL
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18
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Recommended electives: Public Works 081, 082.
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OPTION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (11910)
Public Works Inspectors entering the field or advancing within the field have a designated course of study to improve their employability. Course content is specifically designed to provide the inspectors with coursework relative to the field of inspection and related responsibilities.
Requirements for certificate:
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Course
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Units
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Public Works 055, Public Works Inspection I
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3
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Public Works 061, Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimating
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3
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Public Works 065, Public Works Inspection II
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3
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Public Works 066, Asphalt and Concrete for the PW Inspector
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3
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Public Works 075, Public Administration
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3
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Public Works 080/BUS 090, Principles of Project Management
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3
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TOTAL
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18
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PUBLIC WORKS GREEN-SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CODE OPTION CERTIFICATE
This certificate meets emerging needs for individuals to achieve competence in knowledge, interpretation, implementation and practice in the areas of Public Works, construction and building inspection and in related environmental careers to understand the new codes for all residential and commercial construction or remodeling in the state of California.
Requirements for the certificate:
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Course
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Units
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Public Works 061, Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimation
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3
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Public Works 076, Building Code Fundamentals – Non Structural
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2
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Public Works 077, Energy Code and Green Building Code
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1
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Public Works 078, Building Code Administration and Code Enforcement Process
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2
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Public Works 079, Sustainable Living and Green Building Concepts
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1
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Public Works 075, Public Administration
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3
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Public Works 080/BUS 090, Principles of Project Management
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3
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Public Works 083, Capstone Project
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1
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TOTAL UNITS
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16
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