Construction and Applied Technologies Institute • Frederick, MD • Campus • $166/Credit (In-County, incl. fees)
Frederick Community College (FCC) offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management Technology A.A.S. (STEM Technology area of concentration)
- Construction Management and Supervision Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $10K in-county / $26.4K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Certificate | $3K in-county / $7.9K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 18 |
Tuition estimates use FCC’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus the consolidated service fee and annual registration fee.
- Why choose it: FCC’s A.A.S. has a signed articulation agreement with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s B.S. in Construction Management Technology, and UMES offers in-state tuition to FCC transfer students regardless of residency.
- Trade-off: Six construction courses (17 credits) sit inside a 60-credit degree, and the transfer map rewards students who choose precalculus, physics, and BIM electives that the A.A.S. does not require.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S. (60 credits), certificate (18 credits) |
| Format | Campus; online availability not clearly stated |
| Campus Location | Frederick (Opossumtown Pike) |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.A.S.), 18 (certificate) |
| Internship | Optional INTR 103, 3-credit elective |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Math | Gen ed math elective; College Algebra, Precalculus, or Applied Calculus recommended |
| Transfer Pathway | UMES B.S. Construction Management Technology (signed 2023) |
| Tuition | $140/credit in-county, $306 out-of-county, $414 out-of-state, plus $26/credit fee |
Construction Management Technology A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. at Frederick Community College is approximately $9,978 for Frederick County residents, $19,938 for other Maryland residents, and $26,418 out-of-state (60 credits at $166/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management Technology Area of Concentration within the STEM Technology A.A.S. is a career degree covering the full construction process, from planning and scheduling to project control, along with safety practices and federal, state, and county codes.
A.A.S. Curriculum
The degree combines six construction courses (17 credits), four business and technology courses (12 credits), three open electives (9 credits), and general education. Math is a gen ed elective, with College Algebra, Precalculus, or Applied Calculus recommended.
- Construction management: Construction Management, Site Management, Construction Project Cost Estimating, Construction Project Scheduling
- Construction technical: Materials and Methods of Construction, Occupational Safety and Health (2 credits)
- Business and technology: Introduction to Business, Principles of Accounting I, Business Communications, Information Systems and Technology
- Electives (choose three): Principles of Accounting II, Spreadsheet Applications (recommended), Business Law, Principles and Practices of Management, Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management, Internship, or any building trades, CAD, or construction course
- General education: English Composition, math, a lab or physical science, communication, humanities, arts, social science, and a 1-credit health or fitness course
The required construction core is compact, so the three electives shape the degree. Architectural Blueprint Reading, Revit (BIM), and Business Law are all eligible electives and all map to UMES courses, which makes elective choice a transfer decision as much as a career one. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- English and math must be completed within the first 24 credits, and English Composition needs a C or better.
- Survey of Physics runs in spring only and Physical Geology in fall only, which affects science sequencing.
- Architectural Blueprint Reading is required in the certificate but only an elective in the A.A.S.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- INTR 103 Internship: 3 credits, optional elective
- Hours, pay, and placement support: not clearly stated
Because the internship is optional, students without construction jobs should use one elective slot for it to graduate with site experience.
A.A.S. Admissions
FCC is open admission, and the A.A.S. has no separate program application.
- Placement may require developmental English or math before the required gen ed courses
- At least nine credits must be at the 200 level
You Should Know
- The UMES agreement maps both Site Management and Construction Project Scheduling to the same UMES scheduling course, so one may count only as an elective.
- The agreement lists Precalculus, two physics courses, and Calculus I as transferable equivalents; students aiming for UMES should take these rather than the minimum math and science.
- Transfer requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA and admission to UMES.
Construction Management and Supervision Certificate
The estimated tuition for the certificate at Frederick Community College is approximately $2,997 for Frederick County residents, $5,985 for other Maryland residents, and $7,929 out-of-state (18 credits at $166/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Management and Supervision Certificate gives students the technical knowledge and skills for a career in construction management in six courses.
Certificate Curriculum
All 18 credits are construction courses, with no general education.
- First semester: Construction Management, Materials and Methods of Construction, Architectural Blueprint Reading
- Second semester: Site Management, Construction Project Cost Estimating, Construction Project Scheduling
Five of the six courses are A.A.S. requirements and Blueprint Reading counts as an A.A.S. elective, so certificate credits roll fully into the degree. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The certificate does not include Occupational Safety and Health, which is required in the A.A.S.
- Part-time students are told to take courses in the order listed and to contact the program manager about part-time plans.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is included in the certificate.
Certificate Admissions
Admission is open; no separate program application is listed.
Tuition
FCC’s 2026-27 tuition is $140 per credit for Frederick County residents, $306 for other Maryland residents, and $414 for out-of-state students. A $26 per-credit consolidated service fee applies to all credit courses, plus a $9 registration fee once per year.
| Program | Frederick County | Other Maryland | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. (60 credits, 2 years) | $9,978 | $19,938 | $26,418 |
| Certificate (18 credits, 1 year) | $2,997 | $5,985 | $7,929 |
Rates come from FCC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Some courses carry special per-course fees; out-of-county and out-of-state students pay $5 and $10 more per course on those fees.
- Books and supplies are not included above.
- UMES’s in-state tuition offer for FCC transfer students applies to the bachelor’s years, not to FCC tuition.
Out-of-county Maryland residents pay more than twice the Frederick County rate, so the A.A.S. costs about $10,000 more for them. For Frederick County students who plan to finish a bachelor’s at UMES, the two-plus-two route keeps both halves at in-state rates.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Frederick County students who want a low-cost start on a construction management bachelor’s at UMES.
For transfer students: The signed UMES agreement maps most A.A.S. courses to the B.S. in Construction Management Technology, including estimating, scheduling, materials, and BIM.
For working tradespeople: The 18-credit certificate covers the core management sequence in two semesters and rolls fully into the degree.
The honest trade-off: The A.A.S. requires only six construction courses, and the internship is optional, so students need to choose electives with care to build both job skills and transfer credit.
Accreditation and Credentials
Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
Neither construction program holds programmatic accreditation, which is typical at the two-year level. The A.A.S. is a career degree, with transfer supported through the UMES agreement and Maryland’s ARTSYS transfer system.
FCC does not name an embedded industry certification such as OSHA 30 or tie the programs to Maryland contractor or home improvement licensing. The required Occupational Safety and Health course covers safety principles and related codes.