The Carpentry program is a sequence of courses that prepares students
for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop
academic, technical, 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 have the qualifications
of an entry level residential carpenter or entry level commercial
carpenter.
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Carpentry Curriculum
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Credit Hours
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| General Education Core Courses |
30
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| Area I - Humanities/Fine Arts |
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| ENG 191 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5
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| HUM 191 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5
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| SPC 191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5
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| Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences |
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| ECO 191 |
Principles of Economics |
5
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OR |
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| ECO 193 |
Macroeconomics |
5
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| PSY 191 |
Introductory Psychology |
5
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| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics |
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| MAT 191 |
College Algebra |
5
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| Occupational Courses |
51
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| CFC 100 |
Safety |
2
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| CFC 101 |
Introduction to Construction |
2
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| CFC
102 |
Professional Tool Use and Safety
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4
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| CFC 103 |
Materials and Fasteners |
3
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| CFC 105 |
Construction Print Reading |
5
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| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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| CAR 107 |
Site Layouts, Footings, and Foundations |
5
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| CAR 110 |
Floor Framing |
3
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| CAR 111 |
Wall Framing |
3
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| CAR 112 |
Ceiling and Roof Framing |
6
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| CAR 114 |
Roof Coverings |
2
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| CAR 115 |
Exterior Finishes and Trim |
5
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| CAR 117 |
Interior Finishes I |
4
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| CAR 118 |
Interior Finish II |
4
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Completion of one specialization is required
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| Residential
Carpentry Specialization Courses |
12
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| CAR 119 |
Interior Finishes III |
3
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| CAR 121 |
Cornice and Soffit |
2
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| CAR 126 |
Stairs |
3
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| CAR 127 |
Residential Carpentry Internship/Practicum |
4
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OR |
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| XXX xxx |
Electives |
4
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Total
Hours
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93
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| OR |
| Commercial
Carpentry Specialization Courses |
12
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| CAR 130 |
Doors and Door Hardware |
3
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| CAR 131 |
Concrete Forming |
3
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| CAR 132 |
Site Development |
1
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| CAR 135 |
Steel Rigging and Reinforcing |
1
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| CAR 134 |
Commercial Carpentry Internship/Practicum |
4
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OR |
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| XXX xxx |
Electives |
4
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Total Hours
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93
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