Program Type
Associate of Applied Science
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
The Construction Technology Associate Degree Program prepares the student for a productive career in residential and light commercial construction. The program furnishes a broad-based knowledge combined with detailed training in theory, knowledge and hands-on-labs in areas that provide the technical and managerial expertise, allowing for future advancement in the construction industry.
Our curriculum places particular emphasis on "green" building techniques. Students will earn industry recognized credentials under NCCER (National Center for Construction and Education Research), as the corner stone of our program. As certified professionals under NCCER, our students will be part of a safe, productive and sustainable workforce of construction professionals. Students are prepared for a wide range of construction-related positions such as self-employed contractors, project designers, and various levels of supervision. Upon completion of the program, our students have an understanding of their opportunities for advancement and growth at every step of career development.
Mission: Vision if program has one
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admission & registration deadlines for each semester.
Career Outlook
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of construction-related positions such as self-employed contractors, project designers, and various levels of supervision. Upon completion of the program, our students have an understanding of their opportunities for advancement and growth at every step of career development. Most construction careers require specific skills and aptitudes, such as dexterity, physical stamina, and problem-solving ability. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program have skills aligned with the carpentry field. Carpenters work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters may work in cramped spaces. They frequently shift between lifting, standing, and kneeling, the result of which can be tiring. Those who work outdoors are subject to variable weather conditions.
Credit Hours
66 Credits
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
| BCT 103 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BCT 105 | Core Curriculum | 2 |
| BCT 115 | Site Layout & Concrete Form Construction | 2 |
| BCT 120 | Framing Principles and Methods | 3 |
| BCT 125 | Framing Shop I | 4 |
| SAFT 110 | OSHA 10-Hour | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year One Spring
Year Two Fall
| BCT 200 | Computer Technology in Construction | 3 |
| BCT 216 | Sustainable Building I | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year Two Spring
| BCT 148 | Interior Finish Theory & Shop II | 4 |
| BCT 161 | Internship | 2 |
| BCT 205 | Commercial Construction Theory & Shop | 3 |
| BCT 218 | Sustainable Building II | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 66