Skilled Building Trades - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

APPLICATION CODE 354

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.

This program prepares students for a career in one of the following building trades: HVAC, Electrical (electrician), or Plumbing. It provides an opportunity for students who have completed trade-specific training through a Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) registered apprenticeship program to earn up to 24 academic credits toward this degree for that prior classroom learning. Students in this program will complete general education requirements and additional technical coursework relevant to tradespeople. Students must choose a specific trade to pursue through an approved apprenticeship program and submit a MDOL Certificate of Completion to receive articulated credit.  Students completing the Independent Electrical Contractor (IEC) training as part of the Electrical apprenticeship may also receive credit for ELEC-107 (Introduction to Electronic Circuits).

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
CMSY 110	Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations	3
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
Gen Ed Core	Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning Core	3
	Credit for prior learning - apprenticeship classroom	6

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
PHYS 101	Technical Physical Science	4
SPCH 101	Introduction to Human Communication	3
	OR
SPCH 105	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
	OR
SPCH 110	Interpersonal Communication	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core	3
	Credit for prior learning - apprenticeship classroom	6

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
CNST 100	Introduction to Construction Management	3
ENGT 100	Fundamental Skills for Technology and Engineering	4
	Credit for prior learning - apprenticeship classroom	6

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
BMGT 203	Business Ethics	3
	Any course with a CADD, CMSY, CNST, ENGT, or ELEC prefix	3
Elective	General Elective	4
	Credit for prior learning - apprenticeship classroom	6

Total Credit Hours: 60

Upon completion of an approved registered apprenticeship program, students must submit a Certificate of Completion from the Maryland Department of Labor to the Office of Advising to receive credit for prior learning.

A graduate should be able to

1. Communicate technical information to clients and colleagues in the building construction industry using appropriate computing applications.
2. Describe the technological and/or scientific principles of operation for components and systems in a specific building trade.
3. Use industry-standard tools and practices to install, troubleshoot, and repair hardware in a specific building trade.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities in the context of building trades.