Construction Inspection
A.S. Degree Major Public Works · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Science degree in Construction Inspection is designed for public works inspectors entering the field or advancing within the field or have a designated course of study to improve their employability. Course content is specifically designed to provide the inspectors with coursework relative to the field of inspection and related responsibilities.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Inspection, AS: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| Major Requirement: Please select four (4) courses from the list below. | 12 | |
| PBLC 050 | Fundamentals of Public Works | 3 |
| PBLC 061 | Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| PBLC 150 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PBLC 152 | Preparing for Supervision Public Sector | 3 |
| Construction Inspection: Please select three (3) courses from the list below. | 9 | |
| PBLC 051 | Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| PBLC 063 | Construction Materials and Testing | 3 |
| PBLC 070 | Construction Inspection | 3 |
| WATR 060 | Water Utility Maintenance and Construction | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Be eligible for employment in high wage, high growth careers as demonstrated by the biennial review process in Construction Inspection.