Construction Apprenticeship (AAS)

• Program Prerequisite:  To receive this degree the student must provide one of the following, and must then complete each of the course requirements listed below and: State of Utah Journeyperson’s License,Certificate of Completion from the Office of Apprenticeship (OA), and Certificate of Completion from the post-secondary institution offering an OA certified program.
• Grade Requirements: The student must earn an overall GPA of 2.00 (C) or better in all courses, and must also earn a “C” or better in each of the core and elective courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
• Credit Hour Requirements: Students must complete a minimum total of 63 credit hours, which includes a minimum of 20 credit hours of WSU residency (WSU courses), and exactly 40 transfer credit hours granted for having completed a certified Office of Apprenticeship program.  
• Program Code: 8113AAS
• CIPC: 460000

Advisement

All Construction Apprenticeship students are required to meet with an academic advisor in the WSU College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology (EAST) to establish a program contract plan, before entering the program.

Admission Requirements

Regular university admission requirements apply and proof of a completed OA certified apprenticeship must be provided. Students will receive 40 hours of transfer elective credit toward an AAS in Construction Apprenticeship degree upon completion of all WSU graduation requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student:

• Will be able to explain the essential concepts of Construction Management.
• Will be able to communicate effectively, in both spoken and written formats.
• Will be able to explain the basics of construction contracts, along with the application of ethical principles in construction.
• Will possess basic computer skills used in construction.
• Will be able to demonstrate skills required in construction jobsite management.