Technical and Industrial Programs • Griffin, GA • Campus • $142.11/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Southern Crescent Technical College offers 1 construction management pathway:
- NCCER Construction Management Diploma
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Diploma | $7.7K in-state / $13.5K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 53-54 |
Tuition estimates use Southern Crescent’s $107/credit in-state rate ($214 out-of-state) plus $474 in mandatory fees per semester, using the commercial track’s 54 credits.
- Why choose it: Southern Crescent’s diploma offers a residential or commercial track, its commercial track includes construction scheduling, and electives can include business courses such as project management, accounting, and small business management.
- Trade-off: The college offers no construction management associate degree, so students who want an A.A.S. would need to transfer credits elsewhere, and the program carries no internship or ACCE accreditation.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Diploma |
| Specializations | Residential or commercial |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Griffin Campus |
| Credit Hours | 53 (residential) or 54 (commercial) |
| Internship | None listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics or MATH 1005 Applied Technical Mathematics |
| Start Terms | Fall, spring, or summer |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; listed as a HOPE Career Grant program area |
NCCER Construction Management Diploma
The estimated tuition for the NCCER Construction Management Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College is approximately $7,674 (54 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The CM22 NCCER Construction Management, Diploma prepares students for construction supervision, combining hands-on carpentry with a residential or commercial management specialization.
Diploma Curriculum
- General education (8 credits): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005, MATH 1012 or MATH 1005, and EMPL 1000 or PSYC 1010
- Carpentry core (23 credits): COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core, CARP 1000 Fundamental Carpentry Skills, CARP 1015 and CARP 1020 Structural Framing I and II, CARP 1025 Intermediate Carpentry Techniques, CARP 1035 Advanced Carpentry I
- Commercial specialization (23 credits): CARP 1056 Advanced Commercial Carpentry, CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CCMN 2010 Construction Law or ACCT 2140, and 6 credits of electives
- Residential specialization (22 credits): CARP 1055 Advanced Carpentry II, CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review, CMTT 2020 or DFTG 1101, CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review, CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling, CMTT 2170 or ACCT 2140, and a 3-credit elective
The elective list includes MGMT 2210 Project Management, ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I, MGMT 2150 Small Business Management, and CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics, so students can use electives to add the project management or accounting courses the core doesn’t require. The commercial track’s 6 elective credits give more room for that than the residential track’s 3.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists a 53-credit minimum, but the commercial track adds up to 54.
- The program description mentions project management and accounting for construction businesses, but those courses are electives, not requirements.
- The description also refers to “a Construction Management Degree,” though the credential is a diploma.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
No internship or practicum course is listed. Students get hands-on experience through about 27 credits of carpentry and construction fundamentals courses.
Diploma Admissions
- Applicants must be at least 16, submit a high school or GED transcript with test scores, and meet assessment requirements.
- Students can start in fall, spring, or summer; the minimum length is 4 terms.
Tuition
Southern Crescent charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state. Mandatory fees total $474 per semester. Over four semesters, an in-state student pays about $142.11 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $474 | $474 |
| Diploma, commercial (54 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,674 | $13,452 |
| Diploma, residential (53 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,567 | $13,238 |
Fees cover instructional technology ($110), registration ($65), activity ($43), facilities ($60), instructional ($60), accident insurance ($6), health and wellness ($85), and campus safety ($45). See Southern Crescent’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Southern Crescent lists Construction Management among its HOPE Career Grant program areas. Students who qualify for the HOPE Grant and the HOPE Career Grant can have all tuition covered, though fees, books, and tools remain.
- Totals are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); part-time students will pay more in semester fees.
- Tools and supplies are the student’s responsibility, and a $25 lab fee may apply to courses with a lab component.
- A $25 application fee and a $40 graduation fee apply.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for south metro Atlanta students who want carpentry skills plus a construction supervision credential, without the general education core of an associate degree.
Compared with Lanier Tech: Lanier Technical College offers a similar NCCER-labeled diploma with both tracks and also an A.A.S., which Southern Crescent doesn’t.
Associate degree nearby: Students who want an A.A.S. in metro Atlanta can compare Atlanta Technical College, which offers residential and commercial tracks in a diploma and A.A.S., and Gwinnett Technical College’s ACCE-accredited Commercial A.A.S.
Accreditation and Credentials
Southern Crescent Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The diploma is not on ACCE’s accredited list, and Southern Crescent states no programmatic accreditation for it. The college labels the program NCCER but doesn’t say which NCCER credentials students earn.
Southern Crescent also offers NCCER carpentry diplomas and certificates, which are not profiled here.