Construction Science Program | Certification | WSU Tech | Wichita KS

Construction ScienceAngie Evans2024-09-03T16:37:10-05:00

Construction Science

Construction Science (Carpentry) Program Features

The construction science program prepares students in the basic skills necessary for all occupations in construction. Students begin their study in nine modules, which include: safety; math; materials; hand and power tools; construction drawings; basic rigging; communication; and employability skills. Students then advance to courses which provide hands-on application of technical knowledge and skills. In these courses students will apply all aspects of basic carpentry and will receive instruction in: technical mathematics; framing; construction materials and selection; job estimating; blueprint reading; foundations and roughing-in; finish carpentry techniques; and applicable codes and standards.

Degree and Certificate Options

Associate of Applied Science, Construction Science (Carpentry)	60 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Science Level 1	19 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Science Level 2	34 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Science Level 3	45 Credit Hours

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WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

WSU Tech’s City Center is a training, assessment and education facility for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Currently, WSU Tech is accredited in Carpentry and HVAC.

WSU Tech will be closed and classes will be canceled Wednesday, Dec. 5 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush.

Weather update: All classes are canceled and college offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 7. For events at the college, contact the event organizer for more information. WSU Tech will resume its normal schedule on Friday, Feb. 8.

ATTENTION: All WSU Tech locations will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 21st through Friday, Nov. 25th for Fall Break. Offices will resume normal business hours Monday, Nov. 28th.

ATTENTION: The college will be closed December 22 – January 2 for Winter break. We will re-open January 3.

NOTICE: Due to weather, WSU Tech campuses will be closed on Tuesday. Jan. 16, 2024. Classes will be held remotely, employees to work remotely.

ATTENTION: All Student Services will be closed and the Self Service platform will be unavailable on June 30th for necessary updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

ATTENTION: All WSU Tech campuses will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

ATTENTION: All WSU Tech campuses will close at 2pm on Friday, August 12, 2022, to allow for college-wide convocation. We will be open during our normal business hours on Monday, August 15, 2022.

⚠️ WSU Tech Alert: Due to a power outage, our City Center Campus is closing at 12 pm today, Tuesday, August 22. This impacts our City Center campus ONLY.

REMINDER: Fall Break is November 25th - 29th. All WSU Tech campuses and offices will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 2nd.

REMINDER: Winter Break is December 22nd - January 2nd. All WSU Tech campuses and offices will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

REMINDER: WSU Tech Student Services will be closed on Friday, December 15th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. This includes Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Business office, SASS, Success Coaches, TRIO, and FutureMaker. We will resume services with regular business hours on Monday, December 18th.

REMINDER: There are no classes March 11th – 17th for Spring Break and the college is closed on March 14th & 15th, including administrative offices. All campus operations and classes will resume as normal on March 18th.

NOTICE: Due to anticipated severe weather, WSU Tech will close at 3 PM on Monday, May 6. All evening classes are canceled.

REMINDER: All WSU Tech campuses are CLOSED for Winter Break December 21st through January 5th. All campuses will re-open on January 6th with normal business hours.

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Phone: 316-677-9400

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