B.S. Construction Degree Program Accreditation

ACCE Accreditation

Wharton-Smith Center for Construction's B.S. in Construction program was accredited by ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) in July 2022 with the next accreditation review in July 2027.

Program Mission Statement

Wharton-Smith Center's B.S. in Construction program strives to provide workforce-ready graduates for the local and regional construction industry by teaching the knowledge and skills required to solve ever-increasing complex construction problems and cultivating equitable participation in the construction industry workforce development by minority and underserved students from diverse backgrounds.

Degree Program Objectives

• Foundation and Technical Knowledge: Provide students with technical foundation and knowledge to understand and analyze building materials, methods and techniques; building and structure science; construction documents, emerging technologies; and sustainable construction practices required to responsibly shape current and future built environment.  
• Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Provide students with skills to interpret, analyze and create ethical solutions for complex problems through all phases of construction by integrating project-based learning experiences into the curriculum. 
• Effective Communication Skills: Provide students with oral and written communication, professional collaboration and project management skills appropriate to the construction discipline. 
• Professional and Business Knowledge: Provide students with the knowledge to understand quality assurance, financial, legal, risk management and project control processes in the construction industry. Help students develop business management and leadership skills through industry engagement. Promote professional and ethical decision-making.

Program Admission Requirements & Curriculum

To learn more about program admission requirements and curriculum, visit Seminole State's B.S. in Construction program page in the College Catalog.