Carpentry
Certificate of Applied Science Degree
(NEW PROGRAM approved by BOR May, 2008)
Advisor: Patrick Schoenen
MSU-Great Falls COT carpentry program curriculum is aligned and accredited by the Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The training material is all standardized, competency-based, and task driven. The curricula are developed by the industry for the industry. Students will have the opportunity to earn national certification through NCCER for two of the five levels of NCCER curriculum. The student then is entered into a National Registry as having proven competence at the designated level.
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Demonstrate the communication and construction skills necessary for an entry-level residential or commercial construction job;
- Have the ability to transfer earned credits within the university system and continue their education for an advanced degree. (i.e. Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor’s Degrees in Carpentry, Construction Management, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Electrical, Plumbing. etc.);
- Have gained insight as to which field of apprenticeship they may wish to choose. (i.e. carpenters, iron workers, labors, equipment operators, crane operators, electrician, plumbing, heating & A.C, sheet metal, etc.);
- Have completed experience which may reduce their on-the-job apprenticeship requirements.
The certificate program includes courses covering the basic fundamentals of:
- Safety, hand and power tools, rigging;
- OSHA’s 10 hour safety certification;
- Floor systems; wall, ceiling, and roof framing; windows and doors; basic stair layout; exterior finishes; roof applications; barriers, and metal studs;
- Concrete and its uses, foundations and flat work along with basic site layout protocol;
- Estimating and reading plans.
The program will take advantage of internship opportunities along with hands-on projects.
Students entering the program should have good manual dexterity skills, good physical condition, like to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and be comfortable working at varying heights.
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $4499 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Lab Fees | $60 |
| Books/Supplies | $750 |
| TOTAL: | $5039 |
Fall Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| MATH | 100 | Math for the Trades | 3 |
| CNST | 100* | Fundamentals of Construction Technology | 3 |
| CNST | 115* | Construction Calculators & Estimating | 1 |
| CARP | 120* | Carpentry Basics & Rough-in Framing | 6 |
| CARP | 150* | Beginning Carpentry Practicum (90 hrs) | 3 |
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENGL | 119* or Higher |
3-4 | |
| CNST | 120* | Introduction to Site Layout & Concrete | 3 |
| CNST | 150* | Construction Site Safety | 2 |
| CARP | 130* | Exterior Finishing, Stair Construction, & Metal Stud Framing |
4 |
| CARP | 152* | Intermediate Carpentry Practicum (90 Hours) | 3 |
SUBTOTAL |
18-19 |
Total Program Credits: 34-35~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
