Prior to enrollment in any of these majors, students should have developed good math, science, art, and manual skills. However, the required subject areas vary with major selected. Any questions regarding these courses or courses taken prior to Ricks should be directed to the major advisor. This program can also be tailored for transfer to universities or colleges in the area of Construction Management. Graduates with this degree and field experience can expect to fill such construction positions as carpenters, construction superintendents, general contractors and other positions in the construction industry.
Additional education is required to prepare for teacher education in college or university.
This is a transfer program designed to complete all general education requirements for transfer to a four-year university to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education. This transfer program is designed to meet many of the first two-year core requirements for an architectural curriculum. To accomplish this objective the student must consult his advisor to tailor the transfer curriculum to meet the core requirements of the students selected college of architecture. The Department also offers woodworking and construction classes of general interest open to the general student body and community. Courses outlined are necessary to complete the program and graduate.