Construction Technology

This comprehensive two year degree program prepares students to pursue a professional supervisory or project management career in the construction industry immediately upon graduation or continue their education at the next level. The curriculum stresses a balance of classroom, technical and experiential learning within the context of a craft ethic. Students are introduced to the construction industry through a sound theoretical foundation followed by an emphasis in developing the skills necessary to participate in a variety of construction projects including new, green, and historic building applications. The program places special emphasis on place based learning. » Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management Degree Plan.

This comprehensive two year degree program prepares students to pursue a variety of professional career opportunities in the construction trades industry immediately upon graduation or continue their education at the next level. The curriculum stresses a balance of classroom, technical and experiential learning within the context of a craft ethic. Students are introduced to the variety of construction trades through a sound theoretical foundation followed by an emphasis in developing the trades’ skills necessary to work with a specialty or general contractor. Students may choose to concentrate their hands-on experience in carpentry, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing or the welding trades. The program places special emphasis on place based learning. » Associate of Applied Science in Construction Trades Degree Plan.

This comprehensive two year degree program prepares students to pursue a professional supervisory or project management career in the sustainable building industry immediately upon graduation or continue their education at the next level. The curriculum stresses a balance of classroom, technical and experiential learning within the context of a craft ethic. Students are introduced to “green” design-build construction principles and renewable energy technologies through a sound theoretical foundation followed by an emphasis in developing the skills necessary to participate in residential, commercial and institutional applications. The program places special emphasis on place based learning. » Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable Building Degree Plan.

The Carpentry Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in commercial and residential carpentry practice. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own carpentry contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their electrical skills. » Carpentry Certificate Plan.

The Electrical Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in electrical technology. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own electrical contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their electrical skills. » Electrical Certificate Plan.

The Masonry Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in masonry practice. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own masonry contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their masonry skills. » Masonry Certificate Plan.

The Painting Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in commercial and residential painting practice. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own painting contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their electrical skills. » Painting Certificate Plan.

The Plumbing Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in plumbing technology. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own plumbing contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their plumbing skills. » Plumbing Certificate Plan.

The Welding Certificate provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills courses in welding technology. The program is offered on an open enrollment basis. Students may complete certain courses to enter the workforce then return to complete the program or to upgrade skills. Students interested in starting their own welding contracting business may want to consider enrolling in additional coursework offered through the Entrepreneurship program to complement their welding skills. » Welding Certificate Plan.