34 Credits DIP 2457, Academic Catalog 2024-2025
The Carpentry program prepares students for a career in residential and commercial carpentry. The program coursework includes a mix of technical and general education, theory and hands-on learning experiences starting with the basics in tool usage, construction safety and print reading and progressing to advanced applications of residential and commercial carpentry skills and knowledge.
Campuses: Faribault
Program Start Dates: Fall Semester
Base estimate for 34 credit program
Tuition is paid on a semester by semester basis and will vary depending on the courses and total credits you take.
Tuition and Fees: $6,980
Tools and Equipment: $500 - $600
Total Estimated Cost: $7,480 - $7,580 *
and you'll see that tuition at 色中色 is much more affordable than other institutions.
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees rates. Does not include extra expenses for online delivery, course fees, or course differential. Books, transportation, and living expenses also not included.
The course requirements listed below are specific to the current school year (noted above). If you need to view the program from previous years view our Catalog Archive.
Required Technical Courses (9 Courses)
Complete all of the following courses:
CARP1111 Carpentry Tools and Safety (3 Credits)
The course covers the safe operations of carpentry tools in the construction industry. Hand tools and stationary power tools will be covered. Job site safety, scaffolding, and ladders will be covered in depth. (Prerequisite: Declare Carpentry as a major)
CARP1112 Print Reading (3 Credits)
This course will be an introduction to Residential Blue Print reading as well as Light Commercial Blue Print reading. Symbols, plans, details, and diagrams will be addressed along with other trades and their connections to the carpentry field. Each student will be required to read text assignments, answer questions from workbook and participate in classroom discussion and presentations. Different print types will be used in the instruction of materials as students look for specific details and answers to real life problems that arise on the job site. (Prerequisites: Declared major as carpentry)
CARP1123 Residential Principles I (5 Credits)
This course will cover the initial framing of a residential building project. It may involve an addition or remodeling an existing residence. Students will construct basement bearing walls, knee walls, well openings, posts, and beams. Students will install the sill, sill seal, rim joists, floor framing, floor plywood, and wall construction. All types of floor systems and wall framing techniques will be covered and implemented where applicable. (Prerequisite: Declare Carpentry as a major)
CARP1130 Residential Principles II (5 Credits)
This course will continue the residential building project started in Residential Principles I. Students will do layout for roof trusses, ceiling joists, or rafters. The roof will be installed on the residential project to match the existing structure according to building points. All types of roof construction and roof framing will be analyzed, discussed, and implemented where applicable. Roof plywood, roof edge, ice and water guard, along with tar paper, will be installed. Students will shingle and flash the roof according to manufacturer's recommendations and local building codes. Window installation on the project will also be completed in the course. (Corequisite: CARP 1123)
CARP1225 Stairway Technology (3 Credits)
CARP1229 Exterior Finish (4 Credits)
This course covers the exterior finish of the student build residential project. This includes soffit and fascia, door and window trim, flashing, starter, corner boards, and siding. Many different types of siding will be discussed and studied from our text book and real world examples. Deck or patio construction would be completed at this time as well. (Prerequisites: CARP 1111)
CARP1239 Interior Finish (4 Credits)
This course is the completion of the inside of the residential building project constructed in earlier classes. This course covers the installation of doors, casing, window trim, and base. Students will install cabinets, counter tops, and all the details to finish a kitchen. This may include crown mold, base shoe, toe kick, and flooring. Students will also be involved in the finishing of closets, shelving, door bumpers, and door knobs. (Prerequisite CARP 1111; CARP 1130)
CARP2105 Job Site Experience (4 Credits)
This course is the culmination of the second year project. Students will do a number of things to complete the house including patios, decks, sidewalks, garage doors, and some finished floor installation. Students will also facilitate the return of tools and equipment back to college and lumber yard. The yard will be readied with appropriate landscape and the house will need to pass a final inspection. (Prerequisites CARP 1111; CARP 1123)
MATH1050 Mathematics for Technical Careers (3 Credits)
Designed primarily for those entering the technical fields, this course develops a number of essential mathematical techniques in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Among other things, the participant will learn how to simplify and factor algebraic expressions, solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of linear equations, evaluate and use the six trigonometric functions in computing triangle results, and apply geometric concepts to the measurement of both two- and three-dimensional objects. This course is not a prerequisite for college level math courses. (Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 250 to 300 and a Next-Generation Accuplacer QAS score of 200 to 236 or Classic Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 56 or higher or completion of MATH 0075 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.)
PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. Your catalog of record may have different requirements.
