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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Construction Administrative Assistant Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Carpentry (095210)

Projected Start Date

08/15/26

Catalog Description

The Construction Administrative Assistant Certificate will give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of construction drawings, specifications and related construction documents.  This includes enhancing the students' abilities to interpret construction drawings and related specifications and contract documents.

Enrollment Completer Projections

30 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

This program is designed to meet workforce demand for administrative professionals who understand construction specific processes and can contribute immediately to project efficiency, documentation accuracy, and team coordination.  This certificate provides students with the necessary skills to obtain employment in positions such as: Construction Administrative Assistant, Project Administrative Assistant, Construction Office Assistant, Field Office Coordinator, Site Administrator.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 17 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. At least half of the units towards this degree must be completed at Fullerton College.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CSTR 112 FConstruction Materials, Specifications and Purchasing2Y1
CSTR 114 FContractors License Law3Y1
CSTR 115 FConstruction Management3Y2
CSTR 124 FConstruction Safety3Y1
CSTR 129 FContractor Operations Management3Y2
CSTR 142 FConstruction Scheduling3Y2

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Construction Technology Department

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Orange Coast College

Santa Ana College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

40 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Energy Construction and Utilities

Submission Details

Published at

06/08/26 - 05:15 PM

Status

Under Review

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Construction Administrative Assistant Certificate". to Kenneth Starkman's drafts. This message will be sent to kstarkman@fullcoll.edu

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