<p>Hi every one, this is my first entry and are in need of help. I'm 24 with a GED. I'm trying to go to college but having a difficult time choosing the right major. I was interested in BS construction management because I worked at a contracting company before ( wich focus on residential projects) I started as a carpenter helper and moved on to a supervisor. But I really want to study before the years get to me. On my research for colleges and CM programs, I came across civil engineering which is really interesting and I think it makes a different to have a engineer title. I think I'm good at managing and a really fast learner but don't want to choose CM when I think I can achieve more.</p>
<p>I don't know if my GED will get me in a college for civil engineering. Please advice.</p>
<p>I wanted to follow architecture in the past but have no drawing skills and I'm really bad at designing. Is this a requirement for civil engineering?</p>
<p>Like I said I'm good at managing and have some business skills , I have some construction skills and know people currently on the field so if I could peruse any other career with my background, which would it be?</p>
<p>Thanks ! </p>
<p>You don’t need drawing skills. It will be all math and physics courses. You’ll have to go through Calculus 1,2 and 3 into Differential Equations at least. </p>
<p>Construction Management and Civil are related due to the types of projects you’ll work on. Civil Engineering will be more focused on math and physics and in the end be able to design these projects. I don’t think you’ll get into as much math in construction management and it might be more related to the building process.</p>
<p>If you think you can handle lots of Math and physics, civil will be good. If you don’t feel comfortable with it, roll with construction management. </p>
<p>Your GED is equivalent to a High School diploma and so makes it possible for you to enter a 4-year university. You might want to start out at a Community College though and take all the first year mathematics and science that is required for engineering to help you make the decision. if you spend more than one year in Community College though, it might take you an additional 3 years to finish an engineering degree. Make sure you find out what articulation agreements your Community College has with 4-year universities.</p>
<p>Good advise above. Can you get more input from your construction employers? </p>
<p>You should go to community college to get your math up to par and get some basics out of the way.
In my state I think you have to go to community college first if you have your GED.</p>