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CARPENTRY 

Area of Study: Applied Industrial Technology (Carpentry) Apprenticeship Program 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Industrial Technology with a concentration in Carpentry 
Program Description

Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn a journey-level status in Carpentry, as well as earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Industrial Technology. A 4-year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. Carpentry is the art and trade of cutting, working, and joining timber. Carpenters work with both structural materials in framing, as well as items such as doors, windows and staircases.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:

Applied Industrial Technology (Carpentry) Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester Credits

MATH-1160

Technical Mathematics I

4

ATCT-1301

Introduction to Carpentry

2

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

ATCT-1381

Wood Framing

2

ATCT-1351

Metal Studs and Dry Walls

2

ATCT-1370

Layout

2

ATCT-1310

Carpentry Safety

2

Total

17

Second Semester Credits

IT-1010

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications

3

ATCT-1610

Interior Finish

2

ATCT-1331

Concrete Footers and Walls

2

ATCT-1320

Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

2

ATCT-2361

Suspended Ceilings

2

Communication

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements(1)

3

Total

14

Third Semester Credits

IT-1020

Information Technology Concepts

2

ATCT-2341

Concrete Specialties

2

ATCT-1550

Roof Framing I

2

ATCT-xxxx

Any ATCT elective course

2

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirement(2)

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirement(2)

3

Total

14

FourthSemester Credits

ATCT-2220

Roof Framing II

2

ATCT-2990

Contracting In A Diverse World (C)

3

ATCT-xxxx

Any ATCT elective course

2

ATCT-xxxx

Any ATCT elective course

2

ATXX-2xxx

2000 level elective course(3)

2

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirement(2)

2

MATH-1360

Technical Mathematics II

5

Total

18

Program Total Credits

63

ATCT Elective Choices Credits

ATCT-1390

Welding for Carpentry

2

ATCT-1491

Residential Steel Framing

2

ATCT-1710

Stairs Layout

2

ATCT-2330

Trade Show

2

ATCT-2500

Exterior Finish

2

ATCT-2511

Concrete Columns and Decks

2

ATCT-2520

Stairs Installation

2

ATCT-2540

Roof Framing III

2

ATCT-2560

Interior Systems III

2

Notes

(1) Select a 2000-level course; ENG-2151 Technical Writing highly recommended.

(2) Minimum 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh. Sci. required — must include a minimum of 6 semester credits at the 2000-level.

(3) ATXX elective must be at the 2000-level.

(C) = Capstone Course

Program Outcome