The Pennsylvania College of Technology, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, offers various degree areas of study within the building construction technology field. Both associate's and bachelor's degree programs are offered in building construction management and technology. Additional school offering similar programs include Ivy Tech Community College, located in Indiana and having campuses spread throughout the state, and Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. All degree programs focusing on construction technology have admission requirements similar to the school's general admission policy, however, schools running degree programs through their engineering departments may have stricter qualifications in mathematical abilities. The construction technology career path focuses heavily on math, science and engineering.
Program paths such as architectural technology, building design and sustainable building design fall under the architectural technology category at schools that offer programs within this field. Schools such as The Pennsylvania College of Technology provide both associate's and bachelor's degree programs for students within these fields. Additionally, certificate-level program, those not requiring a full two- or four-year study path, are located at schools throughout the United States. Some schools offering certificate programs include Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Mass., and Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Ariz. Similar certificate-level programs can generally be found at community colleges throughout the United States.
Construction management is the career path where students learn how to handle construction contracts and projects by utilizing management techniques. Schools specializing in construction management programs, certificate level, associate's degree and bachelor's degree, are located throughout the U.S. Some of the schools notable for offering construction management courses and programs include Jefferson State Community College in Alabama, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College in Ohio and the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
The Construction Engineering Management Technology Program at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis provides a bachelor's degree to students upon completion of the program. The course is designed to focus equally on construction science, engineering and management. This type of degree is best suited for those seeking employment in the construction industry as a primary engineer working on construction projects and contracts. Additional schools offering these kinds of programs include Kansas State University, Bradley University in Illinois and the University of Nebraska.