I chose Marywood because, from the minute I stepped onto campus, I just felt so welcome and excited. The Marywood community is unmatched in its closeness, friendliness, and ...
A Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) from Marywood University in Scranton, PA opens the door to a wide range of professional opportunities in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. With a construction management degree, students are prepared to become certified construction managers and pursue leadership roles in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the built environment.
Marywood’s Sordoni Construction Management Program is the only four-year Construction Management program in Northeast Pennsylvania and is currently an applicant for accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). To become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) requires a combination of an accredited Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) degree, Responsible in Charge (RIC) experience hours, and certification exams administered by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
This four-year construction management degree is designed for students who want to lead construction projects, oversee site logistics, manage teams, and coordinate complex building systems. Whether your goal is immediate employment or advanced study in related fields, this program provides the essential foundation.
Marywood’s program stands out for its hands-on learning environment. Students take courses in Marywood’s brand-new Building Technology labs and study inside a LEED Gold-certified facility that features rainwater harvesting, geothermal cooling, and a green roof – connecting course content to real-world sustainability practices.
Our program equips students with the technical, business, and communication skills needed to manage the construction of the built environment from concept to completion. The curriculum includes:
Eight sequential semesters of construction management and building technology courses, beginning with surveying and progressing to cost estimating, scheduling, and a comprehensive capstone project
Business-focused coursework in accounting, management, economics, and construction law
Communication skills development through courses in written, verbal, and organizational communication
Program electives drawn from a wide range of business, communications, or environmental science topics, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals
Students also benefit from shared coursework with peers in Architecture, Business, Interior Architecture, and Virtual Architecture, fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary experience. Building on this shared coursework, many students pursue concurrent degrees with Construction Management.
In addition to the full major, students interested in expanding their skills may pursue a Construction Management minor – an excellent complement to degrees in Architecture, Business, or Environmental Studies.
The Construction Management program offers generous advanced standing for students transferring from community colleges and other related programs.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Habitat for Humanity Student Chapter (HFH)
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
National Organization of Minority Students (NOMAS)
Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD)
and more than 100+ other opportunities to get involved on campus »
1st and only 4-year Construction Management Program in NEPA »
Concurrent degree opportunities with Architecture, Business, and Interior Architecture
Generous advanced standing for community college graduates
2 Annual Career Fairs
Marywood students gain industry experience early on through internships with top firms such as:
Sordoni Construction Services
L. R. Costanzo Construction Services, Co., Inc.
Mericle Construction, Inc.
Students also partner with community organizations like:
Endless Mountains Habitat for Humanity
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Our students showcase their work during on-campus events and participate in an annual career fair designed to connect them with employers and professionals in the field.
Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Graduates of Marywood’s program are well-positioned for high-demand roles and competitive salaries:
Regional average salary one year after graduation: $69,875
2023 U.S. Median Pay for Construction Managers: $104,900 per year ($50.43/hour)
I chose Marywood because, from the minute I stepped onto campus, I just felt so welcome and excited. The Marywood community is unmatched in its closeness, friendliness, and ...
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Completed application
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
Essay (optional)
In some cases, where students learn can be as important as what they learn. Where it can be a modern urban center or a historic city like Florence, or it can be a building so innovative in its design that it becomes a partner in the educational experience. Such is the case with Marywood’s Center for Architectural Studies, which houses the School of Architecture.
The School of Architecture is a state-of-the-art example of sustainable design. It's a spacious, adaptive re-use of Marywood's former gymnasium and natatorium. It features:
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Entrance to the building with student work displayed
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Every student is provided an individual work space with a drawing board, personal storage area, pin-up wall, and space for a laptop.
It features:
The Cloud Room (CAS 251) is located on the second level of the Center for Architectural Studies, above the lobby. Including only chairs without desks, it is not considered a traditional classroom space. The Cloud Room is used by the School of Architecture as a meeting space and as a location for architecture lectures and guest speakers.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
School Director: Jodi LaCoe
Program Coordinator: Arturo Pavani
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CM 110 |
Intro to Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 120 |
Surveying |
3 |
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CM 210 |
Graphics for Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 220 |
Construction Contracts and Design-Build Practices |
3 |
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CM 310 |
Site Planning and Equipment Build Practices |
3 |
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CM 320 |
Costs and Budgeting Strategies for Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 321 |
Technologies of Construction and Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 410 |
Construction Accounting and Finance Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 411 |
Construction Planning and Scheduling Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 420 |
Construction Management and Safety Construction Management |
3 |
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CM 421 |
Construction Management Capstone Construction Management |
3 |
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ARCH 127 |
Building Technologies I |
3 |
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ARCH 217 |
Building Technologies II |
3 |
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ARCH 227 |
Building Technologies III |
3 |
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ARCH 317 |
Building Technologies IV |
3 |
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ARCH 417 |
Building Technologies V |
3 |
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ARCH 427 |
Building Technologies VI |
3 |
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ARCH 457 |
Building Technologies VII |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: 123
Additional Courses
BUS 123 - Management & Career Options (3 credits)
BUS 131 - Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
BUS 252 - Legal Environment of Business/Law I (3 credits)
ECON 100 - Basic Economics (3 credits)
ENVS 109 - Technology, Environment, and Society (3 credits)
Program Electives** (6 credits)
General Electives (9 credits)
* MATH 160 and PHYS 140 are required to fulfill Core requirements for Bachelor of Science in Construction Management students. Equivalent or higher courses will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
** Program Electives shall be selected from Business, Environmental Science, and other courses approved by the MUSOA Director. Program Electives shall not be otherwise required courses in the Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree program.
80+ opportunities for you to find the right fit with 50+ undergraduate degrees and 30+ graduate and certificate courses.
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From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way.
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Sordoni Construction Management Program is a Candidate Program for the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation.
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