Residential Construction
Get the skills you need to do the job right—get a degree in residential construction. Learn how to read job specs and drawings and give a cost estimate. Safely operate woodworking and surveying tools. Do conventional framing, concrete, cabinets, interior and exterior finishing—the list goes on.
Delta’s construction lab will give you hours of hands-on experience with construction equipment and tools. Students often work on community projects for real-world experience.
Be successful. Develop these skills.
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Business and management
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Organizational
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Manual dexterity and strength
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Math
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Problem solving
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Design drawing
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Construction methods and materials
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Building codes and standards
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Structural principles
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Building modeling
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Construction cost estimation and planning documentation
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Concrete construction
Program details
Section titled “Program details”Our degree prepares you for a career in residential construction. You can start with an advanced certificate, then apply those courses toward the associate’s degree, or even transfer on to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Science
Residential Construction
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Time & credits
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5 semesters 72 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$14,164 (in-district) $22,228 (out-of-district) $23,152 (out-of-state)
Advanced Certificate
Residential Construction
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Time & credits
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2 semesters 24 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$4,562 (in-district) $7,154 (out-of-district) $7,451 (out-of-state)
State-of-the-art technology
Section titled “State-of-the-art technology”Delta’s construction lab will give you hours of hands-on experience with construction equipment and tools. Plus, you’ll learn construction estimation and building modeling with computer technology and utilize the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router to design and fabricate unique 3D components.
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in residential construction? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
“My experience with Delta, as a whole, has been very inspiring. I remember my very first day walking to class – I hadn’t been in school in nine years – and I was really nervous going into a construction class. And, I’ve been welcomed with open arms. I’ve had so many people offer me help and keep me motivated.”
Meagan Lepien Construction graduate
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Program Coordinator Andrew (AJ) Neumann Business and Technology Division A073 andrewneumann@delta.edu 989-686-9258