Construction Science & Management Degree
The four-year degree in Construction Science and Management is offered through the Herbert College of Agriculture. Construction Science is a blended program of science, engineering, business, architecture and technology that provides a strong, broad background in construction management. The plan of study encompasses the numerous components inherent to a successful construction manager. This concentration has provisions for elective courses to be taken in the specified subject areas. Students should consult with their advisors each semester about their interests and the appropriate classes to meet the students’ needs. Internships will not be counted as course credit but are highly recommended and serve as a major component to a successful construction career.
Brochure Showcase curriculum: 2024 – 2025
The Construction Science Club, a student-governed organization, provides engagement with the construction industry and additional educational opportunities beyond the classroom. Examples of extracurricular activities include: introduction to professional societies, volunteerism, seminars, field-trips student competitions, intramural sports, and fellowship.
Construction Science Club is comprised of students and friends of the Construction Science Program in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science. The primary goals of the club are the development of relationships with national and state professional construction organizations, expanding construction knowledge and enhancing the spirit of giving through volunteerism. The club currently holds student chapter charters with:
The Associated Builders and Contractors
sponsored by
The Associated Builders and Contractors-Greater Tennessee Chapter
The Associated General Contractors of America
sponsored by
The Associated General Contractors of Tennessee-Knoxville Branch
National Electrical Contractors Association
Other Affiliations:
- Association of Construction Women
- Construction Specifications Institute
- National Association of Women in Construction
- Tennessee Road Builders Association
For more information on the club email the club advisor at:
Angela V. Smith
Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
The University of Tennessee
Email: abrawle1@tennessee.edu
The Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree is in the preliminary process of seeking accreditation through the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
- Program Objectives:
- Ensure 95% First Destination Success within six months of graduation. (UTK Published data- Career Outcomes Full Report)
- Ensure 95% of students have multiple diverse opportunities for experiential learning. (CSM Graduate Exit Surveys)
- The Construction Science and Management (CSM) major does not have additional first-time admissions requirements beyond the UT system; however, transfer or change of major students seeking admission into the CSM degree program must be in good academic standing (2.00 or higher in the UT system).
- UTK Admissions Requirements: https://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate-application/first-year-student
- Each academic major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is identified with a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code as defined by the US Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES). The CSM CIP code is 52.2001
- ACCE Student Learning Outcomes Summary Reports: Summary Reports
- Enrollment and Graduation History:
| Academic Year | Enrollment – Fall | Enrollment – Spring | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 – 2024 | 277 | 281 | 59 |
| 2022 – 2023 | 237 | 239 | 40 |
| 2021 – 2022 | 188 | 198 | 42 |
| 2020 – 2021 | 140 | 155 | 15 |
| 2018 – 2019 | 96 | 115 | 22 |
| 2017 – 2018 | 80 | 86 | 18 |
| 2016 – 2017 | 64 | 70 | 22 |
| 2015 – 2016 | 52 | 58 | 8 |
| 2014 – 2015 | 30 | 40 | 9 |
| 2013 – 2014 | 22 | 28 | 6 |
