2019-2020 College Catalog

Carpentry Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: CA22)

The Carpentry, Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a carpentry diploma and have the qualifications for an entry – level residential carpenter or entry – level commercial carpenter.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses (29 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

CARP 1105Floor & Wall Framing

4

CARP 1110Ceiling&Roof Framing Covering

6

CARP 1112Exterior Finishes & Roof Cover

4

CARP 1114Interior Finishers I

5

COFC 1050Constr Print Reading Fund

3

Select one of the following (Minimum of 4 Hours) (4 Credits)

COFC 1080Construction Trades Core

4

Or

COFC 1011

3

COFC 1020Professional Tool Use & Safety

3

Select one of the following Foundation Courses (3 Credits)

CARP 1070Site Layout Footing&Foundation

3

CARP 1320Site Dev ConcreteForm&Reinforc

4

Elective (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following Specializations (5 Credits)

Residential Specialization

CARP 1190Interior Finishes II

2

CARP 1340Carpentry Internship

3

Commercial Specialization

CARP 1310Doors and Door Hardware

2

CARP 1340Carpentry Internship

3

Total Credit Hours: 48

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $6,643