Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP (no longer accepting new students)
Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP! This page is designed to give an overview of what the quarter will look like based on the starting point in the year. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule.
This program is no longer accepting new students after the fall 2023 quarter.
If you are interested in completing prerequisite classes for the construction management programs at Central Washington University, Washington State University, or the University of Washington, please see our special transfer advice page.
Bookstore Information
Information regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore
Links to an external site.. Just fill in the course information and you will be set!
The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!
General Overview
When can I start? This program is no longer accepting new students.
How long is the program? 6 quarters (up to 22 months) 90 total credits full-time or 9 quarters (up to 27 months) of equal credit value.
When do classes meet? Not all classes are offered every quarter and individual class times vary. FLEX, in-person, hybrid, and online options are available.
The Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP is a special transfer degree that prepares you for a four-year bachelor (or baccalaureate) degree. This degree includes classes in mathematics, accounting, geology, business, physics, humanities, and social sciences that you need to transfer to a university. You should research the admission and graduation requirements of your target university to see if there are any specific classes that you need to take.
The Construction Management DTA/MRP is accepted by three major public universities in Washington (see the Transfer Destinations tab below), but this does not mean that you can enroll automatically in a baccalaureate construction management program. Admission to these programs is competitive, which means that you must apply and be accepted. How can you prepare?
- Consult the Construction Management DTA/MRP Advising Notes Download Advising Notesfor recommendations based on transfer destinations.
- Talk to an advisor or instructor to determine the course sequence that works best for you, including pathways for part-time enrollment.
- Make a plan for your transfer application. You may need to apply to universities several months before you graduate from RTC.
- Pay attention to class prerequisites! There are three accounting classes, and you also need three mathematics classes.
- Be aware of which required classes are offered during each quarter:
- ACCT& 201 is offered fall and winter. ACCT& 202 is offered winter and spring. ACCT& 203 is offered fall and spring.
- BUS& 201 is offered every quarter, but most students take it winter or summer quarter.
- ECON& 201 is offered fall and spring. ECON& 202 is offered winter and sometimes summer.
- All MATH& classes are offered every quarter, including summer.
- Strongly consider taking the recommended humanities and social science classes in the sequences below. These classes were chosen because they automatically transfer as distribution credit to most universities.
Who can I contact with questions?
- New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
- For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Associate in Business under Transfer Degree Options.
Overall Materials Needed:
- Functioning laptop or computer
- USB drive (thumb drive)
- Webcam
- Headset with microphone
- Working internet connection
- Textbooks and software (approximately $425 -- your expenses may be higher or lower based on specific class choices)
Materials Warning
Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!
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Full-Time
Note: You get to choose some humanities, social science, natural science, and elective classes. Recommended classes tend to transfer to the most universities.
Quarter 1
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | varies by section | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics | NO | 5 |
| GEOL& 101 | Introduction to Physical Geology | YES | 5 |
Quarter 2
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT& 201 | Principles of Accounting I | YES | 5 |
| ECON& 202 | Macroeconomics (recommended for WSU) or another social science class | NO | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I (this counts as 1 of 3 electives) | NO | 5 |
Quarter 3
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | YES | 5 |
| MATH& 148 | Business Calculus | NO | 5 |
| PHIL& 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (recommended) or another humanities class | varies by class | 5 |
Quarter 4
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS& 201 | Business Law | NO | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking (required) | NO | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation (recommended) or another humanities class | varies by class | 5 |
Quarter 5
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS& 221 | Engineering Physics I | NO | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | NO | 5 |
| ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III or another approved Management class | varies by class | 5 |
Quarter 6
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics or another approved natural science class | YES | 5 |
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II or another elective | varies by class | 5 |
| elective | varies by class | 5 |
Total Estimated Cost for Your Construction Management DTA/MRP Degree: $11,520
Complete Class List
English (10 credits / 2 classes)
- ENGL& 101 English Composition
- ENGL& 102 Composition II or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing
Mathematics (5 credits / 1 class)
- MATH& 148 Business Calculus or MATH& 151 Calculus I
Humanities (15 credits / 3 classes)
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking
- Additional class from ART&, CMST, CMST&, HIST, HIST&, HUM&, MUSC&, PHIL&, SPAN&
- Additional class from ART&, HIST, HIST&, HUM&, MUSC&, PHIL&
You must take CMST& 220. You can take 1 more speech communication class and 1 world language class for your Humanities requirement.
Social Science (15 credits / 3 classes)
- BUS& 201 Business Law
- ECON& 201 Microeconomics (strongly recommended) or ECON& 202 Macroeconomics
- Additional class from ANTH&, HIST, HIST&, POLS, POLS&, PSYC&, SOC&
You also can take both economics classes.
Natural Science (15 credits / 3 classes)
- GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology
- PHYS& 114 General Physics I or PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I
- RTC only offers PHYS& 221, which requires calculus.
- Additional class from the following list:
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH& 151 Calculus I
- MATH& 152 Calculus II
- PHYS& 115 General Physics II
- PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II
Management (15 credits / 3 classes)
- ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III or DFT 113 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
Electives (15 credits / 3 classes)
Choose the classes required by the university you wish to attend. This might include ACCT& 203 or more calculus.
MATH& 141 and/or MATH& 142 will count as electives if you need to take those classes before you can enroll in calculus.
You also can take CONST 101: Introduction to Construction and Architecture.
Transfer Destinations
These Washington colleges and universities have agreed to accept 90 credits from the Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP.
Links should take you to the Construction Management course outline website for that school:
- Central Washington University Links to an external site.
- University of Washington Seattle Links to an external site.
- Washington State University Links to an external site.
Each school decides how they will transfer classes. Your goal is to earn direct course transfer credit. Some classes will earn direct credit automatically. Other classes might require a review. To make this process go smoothly, save course syllabi and major projects.
You also can use your credits for other bachelor degree programs, especially in business!
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