2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Drywall Applicator, AAS


CODE: DWA-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 60     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible


DEPARTMENT: Division of Apprenticeship Studies


RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students must be indentured in the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Drywall Applicator Associate of Applied Science Degree if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.


DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares the students for employment as a Journeyman Drywall Applicator with the Carpenters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Comprehend and utilize all applicable drywall applicator tools.
  2. Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of drywall applicator work.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in drywall applicator work.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 25


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 35


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.

NOTE: Any DWA journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above DWA apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.