Program Information
Advanced Technical Cert - Code 300400 - Catalog 2025/2026
Ali Mehrabian, Assistant Chair, Angela and D.S. Patel School of Engineering Technology, (386) 506-4195, Ali.Mehrabian@DaytonaState.edu
Nabeel Yousef, Chair, Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering, 386-506-4123, Nabeel.Yousef@daytonastate.edu
Donna Miller, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-4138, Donna.Miller@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the advanced technical certificate in construction and design is to prepare students for employment within the construction industry, specifically in the design and management of construction projects.
Description:
This program consists of 18 credits leading towards requirements for proficiency in construction techniques, materials, finances and construction design.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Implement engineering principles in construction of residential and commercial building projects.
- Design and understand basic structural systems in construction.
- Apply principles of construction technology in construction of buildings.
- Analyze basic construction systems and their applications based on engineering principles.
- Develop construction plans and procedures.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Possess a conferred Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or Bachelor of Science (BS) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Or have earned sixty (60) credits of transferable college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution
- earned a grade of "C" or better in all core courses
- meet all other requirements for admission
- have chair approval
- Have an overall grade point average of 2.5.
- Successfully complete all prerequisite courses.
Careers
Job Titles for this certificate are construction manager, construction inspector, building inspector, construction design engineer.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| EGN3311 | Statics | 3 |
| ETC4206 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| ETG3533 | Engineering Strength of Materials | 2 |
| ETG3533L | Engineering Strength of Materials Lab | 1 |
| ETC4241 | Construction Materials and Methods | 2 |
| ETC4241L | Construction Materials and Methods Lab | 1 |
| ETC4414C | Structural Steel Design and Lab | 3 |
| ETC4415C | Structural Concrete Design and Lab | 3 |
Total: 18