Construction and Building Science – Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (CBRFO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Applied Technology Center, South Omaha Campus

This degree option provides students with knowledge and entry-level skills desirable for success in the residential field of carpentry and cabinetry.

Graduation Requirements

General education	27.0
Major requirements	18.5
Option requirements	53.5
Electives	3.0
Total credit hours required	102.0

General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

	English level I	4.5 credits
	English level II	4.5 credits

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 and ENGL 1240 are recommended but may not transfer.

Humanities/social sciences

	Humanities/social sciences	4.5 credits

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

	Mathematics or Financial Literacy	4.5 credits

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Other

HMRL 1010	Human Relations Skills	4.5 credits
INFO 1001	Information Systems and Literacy	4.5 credits

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science (18.5 credit hrs.)

Students interested in a Construction Technology option should consult with faculty or Student Services when planning their studies.

CNST 1000	Introduction to Building Construction	3.5 credits
CNST 1010	Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial	3.5 credits
CNST 1050	Introduction to Carpentry	3.5 credits
CNST 2050	Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout	3.5 credits
CNST 2100	Construction Safety (30-Hour)	4.5 credits

Option requirements for Construction and Building Science – Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (53.5 credit hrs.)

CNST 1070	EIFS and Stucco Finish	3.5 credits
CNST 1220	Remodeling and Deconstruction	6.5 credits
CNST 1250	Interior Finish	6.5 credits
CNST 1262	Cabinet Design, Manufacturing, and Assembly	9.0 credits
CNST 1270	General Painting, Staining, and Cabinet Finishing	3.0 credits
CNST 1370	Exterior Finish	6.5 credits
CNST 2130	Construction Estimating	7.0 credits
CNST 2380	Stair Construction	3.5 credits
CNST 2981	Internship	variable credits

Electives for Construction and Building Science – Residential Finish Carpentry/Cabinetry (3.0 credit hrs.)

Select 3.0 credit hours from the following subjects:

ACCT, ARCH, BSAD, CNST, ELTR, ENGL, ENTR, FINA, GEOG, HMRL, HLSM, HVAC, INCT, INFO, INTD, MATH, PHYS, PSYC, RDLS, REES, SCET, SCIE, SPAN, WELD, and WORK.

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.