Construction Technology

AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology is offered to meet the needs of the student who wishes to prepare for a broad range of technical skills applicable to many positions within the construction industry. This program prepares the student for the challenges they will face to advance in the trades as a responsible professional craftsman.

Program requirements

First Semester
	CAR 101	Basic Safety	1
	CAR 102	Hand and Power Tools	1
	CAR 105	Job site layout and blueprind reading	1
	CAR 115	Form and foundation systems	1
	CAR 120	General construction framing	1
	CAR 121	Floor framing	1
	CAR 122	Wall framing	1
	CAR 123	Roof framing	1
	CAR 125	Roofing materials & methods	1
	CAR 126	Framing with metal studs	1
	CAR 156	Shop tools: Stationary, hand, and portable	4
	CAR 165	Shop carpentry	4
	CAR 170	Clinical: Construction Lab I	1
	CAR 171	Clinical: Construction Lab I	1
	CAR 180	Internship (6 cr.) may be taken in place of CAR 165, 170, 171	6
		First semester total credits	20
Second Semester
	CAR 130	Windows and exterior doors	1
	CAR 131	Exterior trim	1
	CAR 135	Thermal and moisture methods & materials	1
	CAR 140	Stair construction	1
	CAR 145	Interior finishes: General	1
	CAR 146	Interior finishes: Drywall construction	1
	CAR 150	Interior Trim: General	1
	CAR 151	Interiior Trim: Doors & trim	1
	CAR 153	Interior trim: Cabinet/countertops	1
	CAR 155	Interior trim: Built-ins	2
	CAR 160	Floor finishes	1
	CAR 172	Clinical: Construction Lab I	1
	CAR 173	Clinical: Construction Lab I	1
	CAR 175	Special topic	6
	CAR 180	Special topic (2) & CAR 180 Internship (6) may be taken in place of CAR 172, 173 175
		Second semester credit total	20
Third Semester
	CAR 205	Advanced Site Layout	2
	CAR 221	Advanced Floor Systems	2
	CAR 223	Advanced Roofing Systems	2
	CAR 240	Advanced Stair Layout	2
		General Education Courses
	CAR 180	Internship (6) may be taken in place of CAR 221,222,223	6
		Third semester credit total	18
Fourth Semester
	CAR 250	Advanced Interior Trim-General	2
	CAR 251	Advanced Interior Trim-Doors	2
	CAR 253	Advanced Interior-Cabinet/Countertops	4
	CAR 254	Advanced Interior Trim-Special	2
	General Education Courses
	CAR 181	Internship (6) may be taken in place CAR 250, 251, 254	6
		Fourth Semester Total	17
		Total Degree Requirements	75