Construction Management Program • Overland Park, KS • Campus • $106/Credit (In-County, incl. fees)
Johnson County Community College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management Certificate
- A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | $3.2K in-county / $7.5K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 30 |
| A.A.S. | $6.7K in-county / $15.8K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 63 |
Tuition estimates use JCCC’s fall 2026 per-credit tuition plus required fees.
- Why choose it: JCCC’s A.A.S. is ACCE-accredited through 2030 and fills more than half its construction and business courses with management topics: contracts and specifications, construction documents, codes, estimating, two construction management courses, supervision, and accounting, with OSHA 30, LEED Green Associate, and CDT exam preparation along the way.
- Trade-off: The internship is only an elective, and the degree has no stand-alone scheduling or surveying course; the main published transfer route into a construction management bachelor’s runs to the University of Central Missouri, out of state.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Construction Management Certificate; A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology |
| Format | Campus (all classes in person) |
| Campus Location | Overland Park |
| Credit Hours | 30 (certificate); 63 (A.A.S.) |
| Internship | Elective: CMGT 271, 3 credits |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (A.A.S.), initial accreditation 02/2023, expires 02/2030 |
| Software Taught | Revit (BIM), project management software; Procore certification listed |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 30 card; LEED Green Associate and CDT exam preparation |
| Transfer Pathway | University of Central Missouri B.S.; Pittsburg State online B.A.S. (60 credits); Dunwoody College |
| Tuition | $106/credit Johnson County; $128 other Kansas; $158 KC metro Missouri; $250 out-of-state |
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate at Johnson County Community College is approximately $3,180 (30 credits at $106/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Management Certificate is aimed at supervisors already working in construction, especially at small- and medium-sized contractors.
Certificate Curriculum
- Management and contracts: CMGT 129 Construction Management (3), CMGT 125 Construction Specifications (2), CMGT 225 Construction Documents (2), and BUS 140 Principles of Supervision (3)
- Methods and drawings: CMGT 105 Construction Methods (3), DRAF 129 Interpreting Architectural Drawings (2), and DRAF 143 Introduction to BIM (2)
- Safety and sustainability: CMGT 150 Construction Safety/OSHA-30 (3) and CMGT 160 Green Building Fundamentals (3)
- Business and general: ACCT 111 Small Business Accounting or ACCT 121 Accounting I (3), MATH 130 Technical Mathematics I (3), and COMS 155 Workplace Skills (1)
The certificate is exactly the first year of the A.A.S., so every course counts toward the degree. It covers contracts, specifications, and project management but not estimating, which sits in the second year. CMGT 129 includes scheduling and tracking projects with project management software.
More curriculum details are available in JCCC’s catalog.
You Should Know
- ACCE accredits the A.A.S., not the certificate on its own.
- Blue Valley Schools students can earn this certificate through JCCC dual credit while in high school, at no cost for tuition.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
The certificate has no internship. Field exposure comes from job-site visits and guest speakers, and the program is designed for students who are already working in construction.
Certificate Admissions
- Open admission as a community college
- MATH 130 requires an appropriate math placement score; several CMGT courses have prerequisites
A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology at Johnson County Community College is approximately $6,678 (63 credits at $106/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology prepares students for project management, field supervision, inspection, and estimating roles with commercial general contractors and subcontractors.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- First year (30 credits): the full Construction Management Certificate
- Management and estimating: CMGT 227 Construction Cost Estimating (3), CMGT 229 Advanced Construction Management (3), and CMGT 123 Building Codes (3)
- Technical: CMGT 140 Construction Materials (3), with ASTM testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt, and CMGT 205 Advanced Construction Methods (3)
- General education: ENGL 121 Composition I (3), GEOS 130 General Geology (5), an arts and humanities elective (3), and a social and behavioral sciences elective (3)
- Program elective (4 credits): options include CMGT 271 Internship, BLAW 261 Business Law I, BUS 241 Principles of Management, DRAF 243 Advanced BIM: Revit, ENGR 131 AutoCAD, and CSS 121 Introduction to Project Management
Eight of the 15 construction and business courses cover management, contracts, codes, estimating, accounting, or supervision, so the degree leans toward management over building trades. CMGT 229 covers commercial construction, including earthmoving, heavy equipment, and concrete, masonry, and steel. Math is Technical Mathematics I, an algebra and geometry course below College Algebra.
More curriculum details are available in JCCC’s catalog.
You Should Know
- The program outcomes include surveying for building layout and mechanical, electrical, and piping systems, but the plan lists no surveying or MEP course.
- The program elective is 4 credits, so students who pick the 3-credit internship or a 3-credit business course need a 1-credit course to fill it.
- Technical Mathematics I doesn’t meet the College Algebra or trigonometry requirement of most bachelor’s programs.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CMGT 271 Construction Management Internship: 3 credits, elective, department approval required
- Averages 15 hours a week of on-the-job training for a semester
- Advisory board employers include JE Dunn, McCownGordon, Whiting-Turner, Nabholz, Terracon, and HNTB
- Job-site visits and guest speakers are built into courses
Students who want field experience on their résumé need to choose CMGT 271 as their program elective. With Kansas City contractors on the advisory board, the internship is the clearest route to an employer connection.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Open admission as a community college
- Courses marked with registration requirements need placement scores or prerequisites
Tuition
JCCC charges $88 per credit in tuition plus $18 in required fees for fall 2026, for $106 per credit for Johnson County residents. Other Kansas residents pay $128, Missouri residents with 640 or 641 ZIP codes pay a $158 metro rate, and other out-of-state students pay $250.
| Item | Johnson County | Other Kansas | KC Metro (MO) | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit (incl. fees) | $106 | $128 | $158 | $250 |
| Certificate (30 credits) | $3,180 | $3,840 | $4,740 | $7,500 |
| A.A.S. (63 credits) | $6,678 | $8,064 | $9,954 | $15,750 |
See JCCC’s tuition rates page.
Be aware that:
- JCCC has published rates only through fall 2026, so spring 2027 and later terms may cost more.
- In-state rates require six consecutive months of Kansas residency before the term starts.
- The program is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship, which can cover tuition and fees for eligible Kansas students.
- Course and lab fees aren’t listed on the tuition page.
A Johnson County resident pays about $6.7K for the A.A.S., and a Kansas City, Missouri, resident pays about $10K. Students who then finish a bachelor’s through Pittsburg State’s online B.A.S. would complete 60 more credits at that school’s rates.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Kansas City-area students and working supervisors who want an accredited, management-focused two-year credential at a low community college rate.
Accreditation and credentials: ACCE accreditation is uncommon at the two-year level, and students leave with an OSHA 30 card and preparation for the LEED Green Associate and CDT exams. The certificate lets working supervisors start with one year and continue to the A.A.S. without losing credits.
Transfer planning: JCCC publishes A.A.S. transfer guides for the University of Central Missouri’s construction management B.S. and Pittsburg State’s online B.A.S. in Technology Management, which accepts 60 credits. Kansas State’s guide for its Construction Science and Management B.S. lists general education and business courses and doesn’t address the A.A.S., so students aiming for K-State should plan with an advisor early.
Outcomes: JCCC reports 8 to 15 A.A.S. graduates a year and 67% to 88% related-field employment among survey respondents from 2021-22 to 2023-24, based on small samples of 6 to 9 responses.
Accreditation and Credentials
Johnson County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE’s associate list (Rev. 2025.03.20) shows initial accreditation in February 2023, expiring February 2030, and JCCC is the only Kansas school on that list.
Students can earn the OSHA 30 construction card through CMGT 150 and prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam in CMGT 160 and the Construction Document Technologist (CDT) exam through the specifications and documents courses. JCCC’s program page also lists a Procore certification. Kansas has no statewide general contractor license; cities and counties set their own contractor licensing rules.