| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056 Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
CAD I Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-047 | Groundwork: Tools to Concrete BCT-047 Learn the fundamentals of construction through hands-on training in safety practices, tool use and basic site layout. This course prepares students for entry-level jobsite tasks and provides a strong foundation for advanced construction coursework and careers.
Groundwork: Tools to Concrete Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-057 | Framework: Walls to Rafters *BCT-057 Explore floor systems, wall framing techniques, roof rafters, trusses and exterior sheathing. Students build structural components through lab-based projects that emphasize accurate layout, assembly and safe use of framing tools and materials.
Framework: Walls to Rafters Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-045 | Plans and Specifications BCT-045 Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
Plans and Specifications Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | APT-041 | Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.
Applied Mathematics I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CIS-068 | Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Computer Appl-Special Topics Course Outline | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | BCT-067 | Ext Finish: Doors to Shingles BCT-067 Learn essential exterior finishing skills for residential construction, including water barriers, windows and doors, siding, roofing and soffit installation. Hand-on labs reinforce proper installation techniques, material selection and waterproofing strategies for a durable building envelope.
Ext Finish: Doors to Shingles Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-077 | Outbuildings: Decks to Sheds *BCT-077 Explore advanced exterior finishing techniques and small-structure construction. Learn to install specialty siding, apply insulation, construct pole barns and sheds and fabricate trim using a metal brake. Ideal for students preparing for work in custom outbuilding and exterior construction.
Outbuildings: Decks to Sheds Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-063 | Architectural Drafting *BCT-063 In this introduction to architectural drafting, students learn by creating scaled drawings, including foundation plans, floor plans and elevation drawings. The emphasis is on residential design and construction drawings and the use of AutoCAD software is quite extensive.
Architectural Drafting Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | APT-042 | Applied Mathematics II *APT-042 Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles.
Applied Mathematics II Course Outline | 2.0 |
| GEN | APT-043 | Applied Mathematics III *APT-043 Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics.
Applied Mathematics III Course Outline | 2.0 |
| GEN | SFS-150 | Money Management Strategies SFS-150 Students will explore basic economic principles, financial literacy and personal money management. Topics include budgets, financial institutions, interest, saving, credit and creditors' marketing tactics, managing debt, identity theft, insurance, investing, taxes, estate planning and retirement.
Money Management Strategies Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | --- --- | Career Elective --- ---
Career Elective | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | BCT-087 | Int Finish: Walls to Flooring BCT-087 Learn interior finishing techniques, including drywall hanging and taping, sealing and painting, caulking, flooring and tile installation. Students gain hands-on experience applying final surface materials for clean, durable and professional interior results in residential construction projects.
Int Finish: Walls to Flooring Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-097 | Woodwork: Trim to Cabinetry BCT-097 Explore interior wood finish techniques, including trim styles, stain and topcoat applications as well as cabinet building applications and installation. Students gain hands-on experience fitting and finishing trim and cabinetry for clean, functional and professional interiors.
Woodwork: Trim to Cabinetry Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | EET-088 | Residential Wiring EET-088 Hands-on course introducing safe residential wiring practices, including outlets, switches, circuits and tools. Students apply electrical theory, interpret plans and build basic circuits to meet code and safety standards. Designed for construction and building trades students.
Residential Wiring Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-073 | Architectural Design & Layout *BCT-073 Hands-on architectural design course using AutoCAD to create residential and light commercial plans. Students explore layout, codes, energy efficiency, aesthetics and remodeling while producing complete design sets focused on kitchen, baths, modular homes and small commercial spaces.
Architectural Design & Layout Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | SOS-052 | Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency.
Workplace Communication/Safety Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050 Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet.
Writing for Industry Course Outline | |
| GEN | ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119 Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | |
| GEN | ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | CET-056 | PCC Theory and Design * ORCET-056 Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
PCC Theory and Design Course Outline | |
| CORE | EET-098 | Residential & Commercial Appl *EET-098 Hands-on course covering residential and light commercial electrical applications, including service panels, lighting, receptacles, motors and conduit bending. Emphasizes safety, code compliance and real-world wiring practices. Designed for students pursuing careers in building and electrical trades.
Residential & Commercial Appl Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-099 | The Basics of Plumbing BCT-099 Hands-on introduction to residential plumbing systems. Students learn to install, connect and repair water supply and DWV systems using industry-standard tools and materials, with an emphasis on safety, code compliance and fixture installation. Designed for construction-focused students.
The Basics of Plumbing Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | BCT-089 | Construction Estimating *BCT-089 Prepares students to do quantity take offs on material, equipment and labor estimates for building construction. Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
Construction Estimating Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CAD-059 | Special Applications of CAD *CAD-059 This course is a more in-depth study of computer-aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements.
Special Applications of CAD Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | BUS-251 | Principles of Management ORBUS-251 Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
Principles of Management Course Outline | |
| CORE | BCT-070 | Construction Management *BCT-070 Designed to give the student an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the construction manager. Emphasis placed on cost control, scheduling, construction documents and reports. Incorporates site visits when possible.
Construction Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | --- --- | Career Elective --- ---
Career Elective | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| ELE | APT-050 | Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.
Electrical Principles/Practice Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BCT-075 | Carpentry SOE BCT-075 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry. Focuses on work associated with a hands-on trade. The student works the hours an employer assigns, ideally 12.5 hours per week throughout the semester.
Carpentry SOE Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | BCT-078 | Architectural SOE BCT-078 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer.
Architectural SOE Course Outline | .5 |
| ELE | BCT-079 | Construction Mgmt Internship BCT-079 Supervised summer internship focused on construction management. Students complete 300 hours with a general contractor, gaining hands-on experience in project planning, jobsite operations and contractor coordination under professional mentorship.
Construction Mgmt Internship Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089 Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control.
Small Business Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-221 | Financial Accounting *BUS-221 A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
Financial Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251 Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
Principles of Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CAD-057 | CAD II CAD-057 This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied.
CAD II Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CET-054 | Soils + Aggregates *CET-054 A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify.
Soils + Aggregates Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | CET-056 | PCC Theory and Design CET-056 Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
PCC Theory and Design Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | CET-060 | Surveying I CET-060 Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
Surveying I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
Principles of Economics I (Macro) Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | EET-098 | Residential & Commercial Appl EET-098 Hands-on course covering residential and light commercial electrical applications, including service panels, lighting, receptacles, motors and conduit bending. Emphasizes safety, code compliance and real-world wiring practices. Designed for students pursuing careers in building and electrical trades.
Residential & Commercial Appl Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | EET-099 | Electric Code Fundamentals EET-099 Explore NEC wiring standards and learn to navigate electrical code requirements. This online course prepares students for licensing exams through hands-on code applications and safety compliance fundamentals in the building and construction industry.
Electric Code Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 |
| ELE | WLD-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | WLDC-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLDC-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| ELE | APT-050 | Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.
Electrical Principles/Practice Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BCT-075 | Carpentry SOE BCT-075 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry. Focuses on work associated with a hands-on trade. The student works the hours an employer assigns, ideally 12.5 hours per week throughout the semester.
Carpentry SOE Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | BCT-078 | Architectural SOE BCT-078 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer.
Architectural SOE Course Outline | .5 |
| ELE | BCT-079 | Construction Mgmt Internship BCT-079 Supervised summer internship focused on construction management. Students complete 300 hours with a general contractor, gaining hands-on experience in project planning, jobsite operations and contractor coordination under professional mentorship.
Construction Mgmt Internship Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089 Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control.
Small Business Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-221 | Financial Accounting *BUS-221 A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
Financial Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251 Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
Principles of Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CAD-057 | CAD II CAD-057 This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied.
CAD II Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CET-054 | Soils + Aggregates *CET-054 A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify.
Soils + Aggregates Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | CET-056 | PCC Theory and Design CET-056 Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
PCC Theory and Design Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | CET-060 | Surveying I CET-060 Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
Surveying I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
Principles of Economics I (Macro) Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | EET-098 | Residential & Commercial Appl EET-098 Hands-on course covering residential and light commercial electrical applications, including service panels, lighting, receptacles, motors and conduit bending. Emphasizes safety, code compliance and real-world wiring practices. Designed for students pursuing careers in building and electrical trades.
Residential & Commercial Appl Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | EET-099 | Electric Code Fundamentals EET-099 Explore NEC wiring standards and learn to navigate electrical code requirements. This online course prepares students for licensing exams through hands-on code applications and safety compliance fundamentals in the building and construction industry.
Electric Code Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 |
| ELE | WLD-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | WLDC-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLDC-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| ELE | APT-050 | Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.
Electrical Principles/Practice Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BCT-075 | Carpentry SOE BCT-075 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry. Focuses on work associated with a hands-on trade. The student works the hours an employer assigns, ideally 12.5 hours per week throughout the semester.
Carpentry SOE Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | BCT-078 | Architectural SOE BCT-078 Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer.
Architectural SOE Course Outline | .5 |
| ELE | BCT-079 | Construction Mgmt Internship BCT-079 Supervised summer internship focused on construction management. Students complete 300 hours with a general contractor, gaining hands-on experience in project planning, jobsite operations and contractor coordination under professional mentorship.
Construction Mgmt Internship Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089 Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control.
Small Business Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-221 | Financial Accounting *BUS-221 A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
Financial Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251 Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
Principles of Management Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CAD-057 | CAD II CAD-057 This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied.
CAD II Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CET-054 | Soils + Aggregates *CET-054 A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify.
Soils + Aggregates Course Outline | 4.0 |
| ELE | CET-056 | PCC Theory and Design CET-056 Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
PCC Theory and Design Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | CET-060 | Surveying I CET-060 Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
Surveying I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
Principles of Economics I (Macro) Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | EET-098 | Residential & Commercial Appl EET-098 Hands-on course covering residential and light commercial electrical applications, including service panels, lighting, receptacles, motors and conduit bending. Emphasizes safety, code compliance and real-world wiring practices. Designed for students pursuing careers in building and electrical trades.
Residential & Commercial Appl Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | EET-099 | Electric Code Fundamentals EET-099 Explore NEC wiring standards and learn to navigate electrical code requirements. This online course prepares students for licensing exams through hands-on code applications and safety compliance fundamentals in the building and construction industry.
Electric Code Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 |
| ELE | WLD-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |
| ELE | WLDC-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLDC-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 |