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Associate of Construction Technology
- Santa Clarita, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology at Santa Barbara City College, a short career-focused course of study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Construction Technology. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Achievement requiring 36.4 semester units of major coursework
- . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Entry-level construction trades positions
- mid-level and advanced training for incumbent workers
- green building and building science
Curriculum
- Certificate of Achievement requiring 36.4 semester units of major coursework
- including Construction Materials & Tools
- Basic Electrical and Plumbing
- Framing and Roof Framing. Courses must be passed with a C or better
- and at least 20% of the major units are taken at SBCC.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Accepted academic background
Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 98
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,016 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Technologies |
| Department | Department of Construction Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,016 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,115 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 98, Duolingo 130.

