Course variations

Course summary

The degree prepares graduates in traditional and modern production practices associated with the furniture manufac­turing, store fixture, and architectural wood working industries. The AAS in Wood Technology major may choose between either a specialization in Wood Product Manufactu­ring or Residential Construction.

Program modules

The general education courses are (18-19 credit hours) Basic Skills ENGL 101 English Composition 3, COMM 207 Speech Communication 3, MATH 113 College Algebra or approved substitute 3, CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems or demonstrated computer proficiency 3; Core Courses: PSYCH 155 General Psychology 3; Approved Electives MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry or ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting or CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry/Laboratory or Electives approved by advisor 3-4. The technical courses are Wood Technology Area: WT 182 Wood Science 3, WT 185 Fundamentals of Wood Technology 3, WT 282 Machine Woodworking 3, WT 286 Primary Wood Processing 3, WT 300 Wood Internship 3, WT 301 Finishing 3, WT 333 Tool Technology 3, WT 383 Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Wood Technology 3, WT 412 Overlay and Laminate Materials 3, WT 511 Production Techniques in Woods 3, WT 525 Cabinets and Fixtures 3. Wood Product Manufacturing Emphasis: WT 326 CAD for Wood Product Development 3, WT 454 CNC Application for Wood Industry 3, WT 585 Wood Production Estimating 3, WT 691 Furniture Design and Development 3, WT 692 Furniture Manufacturing 3. Residential Construction Emphasis covers CMCET 133 Construction Graphics 3, WT 382 Construction Methods and Materials 3, CMCET 631 Construction Estimating I 3, WT 682 Residential Construction Software: Planning and Management 3, Approved technology elective (construction, wood, or safety) 3.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have completed high school or have an equivalent qualification. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in high school is required for admission. Students, whose native language is not English, must also have a minimum TOEFL score of 520 (paper) or 190 (computer) or 68 (internet). Institutional TOEFL scores are not accepted. For IELTS, overall band of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band of the IELTS is required.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Pittsburg State University

Department name

College of Technology, Department of Technology and Workforce Learning