Engineering, General Technology (Construction Management) • Valley Glen, CA • Campus • $47/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Los Angeles Valley College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Sustainable Construction Management, A.S.
- Sustainable Construction Management, Certificate of Achievement
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.8K-$2.9K in-state / $26.7K-$27.1K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60-61 (23 in the major) |
| Certificate | $1.1K in-state / $10.2K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 23 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Los Angeles Valley College’s health and representation fees; out-of-state adds $397 per unit in nonresident tuition for 2026-27.
- Why choose it: Los Angeles Valley College pairs construction management with sustainability, combining cost analysis and estimating, codes and zoning, two architectural drawing courses, human capital management, and environmental geology.
- Trade-off: The 23-unit major has no stand-alone scheduling, construction law, or project management course, and no internship is listed.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Sustainable Construction Management, A.S.; Sustainable Construction Management, Certificate of Achievement |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Valley Glen, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60-61 (A.S., 23 in the major); 23 (certificate) |
| Internship | Not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Not stated |
| Focus | Sustainable, energy-efficient, and renewable building methods and materials, per Los Angeles Valley College |
| Department | Applied Technology |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $443 per unit out-of-state |
Sustainable Construction Management, A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Sustainable Construction Management A.S. at Los Angeles Valley College is approximately $2,844 in-state (60 credits at $47.40/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus health and representation fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters), following Los Angeles Valley College’s program map.
The Sustainable Construction Management A.S. prepares students for general construction management jobs, with added emphasis on energy-smart, renewable, and environmentally friendly methods and materials, per Los Angeles Valley College. The 23-unit major is combined with LACCD general education and electives to reach 60 to 61 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $26,664.
A.S. Curriculum
All eight major courses are required.
- Construction management (3 courses, 9 units): EGT 100 Introduction to Sustainable Construction Management, EGT 103 Code and Zoning Regulations, and EGT 104 Cost Analysis and Estimation.
- Drawing and technology (3 courses, 8 units): ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I, ARC 173 Architectural Drawing II, and ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology (2 units).
- Management and environment (2 courses, 6 units): MGMT 033 Human Capital Management and GEOLOGY 010 Introduction to Environmental Geology.
Los Angeles Valley College’s learning outcomes cover analyzing building technologies for sustainability, evaluating projects against human relations law, safety regulations, and ethics, and applying core project management techniques. The department describes scheduling, subcontractor selection, record keeping, and value engineering as parts of the profession, but no major course is titled for scheduling or project controls.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The A.S. major and the certificate use the same eight courses.
- The program maps posted for these credentials are from the 2025-26 catalog year.
- The sample A.S. plan leaves four 3-unit electives, room for additional construction, business, or architecture courses.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is listed.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Students can use the open elective units to add work experience or construction coursework that builds field readiness.
A.S. Admissions
Los Angeles Valley College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- General education: LACCD GE areas, including English composition, critical thinking, math, arts and humanities, social sciences, ethnic studies, and American institutions.
- First semester: the program map includes a 1-unit student success course.
Sustainable Construction Management, Certificate of Achievement
The estimated tuition for the Sustainable Construction Management Certificate of Achievement at Los Angeles Valley College is approximately $1,100 in-state (23 credits at $47.83/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus fees for 2 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters), following Los Angeles Valley College’s program map.
The Sustainable Construction Management certificate offers training and retraining in renewable materials, energy-efficient construction methods, environmental concerns, human relations law, and safety regulations, per Los Angeles Valley College. The out-of-state estimate is about $10,231.
- Courses (8 courses, 23 units): fall term ARC 172, ENG GEN 101, EGT 100, and GEOLOGY 010 (11 units); spring term ARC 173, EGT 103, EGT 104, and MGMT 033 (12 units).
Because the certificate matches the A.S. major, certificate holders need only general education and electives to finish the degree.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee plus a $19 health fee and a $2 representation fee each fall and spring semester. Nonresidents add $397 per unit in tuition for 2026-27.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition | +$397 per unit |
| Health services fee | $19 per fall or spring semester |
| Student representation fee | $2 per semester |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $21 ($84), for $2,844 in-state; 60 × $443 + $84 = $26,664 out-of-state; at 61 units, $2,890 and $27,107 (derived).
- Certificate estimate: 23 × $46 = $1,058, plus 2 × $21 ($42), for $1,100 in-state; 23 × $443 + $42 = $10,231 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- Los Angeles Valley College’s online fee page shows 2023-24 amounts, including $342 per unit in nonresident tuition; these estimates use the state’s 2026-27 rate of $397.
- The $10 Associated Student Union fee, parking ($20 per semester), and books are not included.
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents.
At under $3,000 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, one of the San Fernando Valley construction management bachelor’s programs profiled here. See Los Angeles Valley College’s fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Los Angeles Valley College offers San Fernando Valley students a short, sustainability-focused start in construction management.
Students interested in green building: Sustainable construction, environmental geology, and codes and zoning frame the major around energy-efficient and environmentally responsible projects.
Career changers needing a quick credential: The 23-unit certificate fits in two semesters, and every course also counts toward the A.S.
Students wanting scheduling coursework: Those who want scheduling and project controls covered in required courses can compare Mt. San Antonio College.
Accreditation and Credentials
Los Angeles Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
No programmatic accreditation is listed for Los Angeles Valley College’s construction management programs.
Neither program embeds an industry certification.