Construction Technology Degree Pathway (AAS)

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

The Construction Technology program is designed to provide detailed instruction to students in building trades on both the commercial and residential construction. The student will be introduced to skills and knowledge in safety protocols, handling and care of the tools of the trade, and the basics of electricity, plumbing, HVAC, site layout, concrete, masonry and equipment used in the industry. Students can complete Technical Certificates and the opportunity to earn NCCER industry recognized credentials along the pathway to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

Pathway Code: CSTD (CIP: 46.0201)

General Education Requirements (16-18 hours)

Basic Skills

PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Approved Humanities Elective)
Communications Option (3 hrs.)
Complete one of the following courses:
ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR BUS1640 - Business Communications (T►) 3 hour(s)
Economics/Math Option (3 hrs.)
Complete one of the following courses or higher level Math course:
INR3716 - Technical Mathematics 3 hour(s)
OR INR3713 - Applied Economics 3 hour(s)
Business/Leadership Elective (3 hrs)
Complete one of the following courses:
LED1448 - Introduction to Leadership (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR BUS1311 - Introduction to Business (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
OR BUS1420 - Introduction to Management (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
Social Science Elective Option (3 hrs)
Complete one of the following courses:
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology (T►) 3 hour(s)
Computer Literacy Option (1-3 hrs)
Complete Excel or other approved computer course.
CAP1749 - Microsoft Excel 3 hour(s)

Technical Requirements (47 hours)

INR3718 - OSHA 10 ($) 1 hour(s)
CST3261 - Introductory Craft Skills ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3262 - Construction Basics ($) 3 hour(s) (May assess for NCCER CORE Certification upon successful completion)
CST3263 - Concrete ($) 5 hour(s)
CST3265 - Carpentry I ($) 4 hour(s)
CERT A COMPLETION LEVEL (16 credits)
CST3266 - Carpentry II ($) 6 hour(s)
CST3274 - Workplace Skills 2 hour(s)
CST3245 - Principles of Plumbing & HVAC ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3246 - Principles of Electricity in Construction ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3249 - Introduction to Construction Codes ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT B COMPLETION LEVEL (33 credits)
May assess for NCCER GENERAL CARPENTRY Certification upon successful completion
CST3237 - Fundamentals of Crew Leadership 2 hour(s)
CST3267 - Advanced Carpentry & Construction ($) 6 hour(s)
Skills Applications/Internship Option
Complete 6 credits of Skills Applications or Internship
CST3275 - Carpentry and Construction Skills Applications I ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3276 - Carpentry and Construction Skills Applications II ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3281 - Carpentry and Construction Internship I ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3282 - Carpentry and Construction Internship II ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT C COMPLETION LEVEL (47 credits)
May assess for NCCER ADVANCED CARPENTRY Certification upon successful completion

Total Hours 63-65

Possible Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn the following industry-recognized credentials within this program if satisfatory assessments are completed:

OSHA 10 Certificate
National Center for Education and Research (NCCER) CORE Certification
NCCER GENERAL CARPENTRY Certification
NCCER ADVANCED CARPENTRY Certification