School of Construction and Design
American Council for Construction Education
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The School of Construction & Design (SoC&D) offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management with direct application to industry:
The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) www.acce-hq.org.
The Construction Management Program is also available online; please see Southern Miss Online.
Location: Bobby Chain Technology Building Room 242
Office Phone: (601) 266-4895
What is ACCE?
Since 1974, the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leading
global advocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits
quality construction education programs. The primary goal is promotion and continued
improvement of postsecondary construction education: specifically, ACCE accredits
construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation
and meet its rigorous standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate
degree programs in construction science, construction management and construction
technology. ACCE is also the accrediting agency for two-year associate-degree programs
of a like nature. ACCE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Benefits of ACCE to Owners and Users:
ACCE serves the interests of owners and users of constructed facilities and the public
at large by raising the professional caliber of constructors and the quality of the
construction for which they assume responsibility.
Benefits of ACCE to Students:
ACCE serves the interest of potential students by helping them identify institutions
and programs that offer quality education in of construction. Students graduating
from ACCE accredited programs are better prepared to enter the construction industry.
Benefits of ACCE to the Industry:
ACCE accreditation enables employers to identify quality employees, who by education,
have the demonstrated ability to make lasting contributions to their organization
and their profession.
Benefits of ACCE to Faculty:
Through ACCE involvement, faculty have opportunities for developing leadership development,
networking with peers, and keeping current with trends in construction.