Tile Setter, AAS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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

DEPARTMENT: Division of Apprenticeship Studies

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Tile Setters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Tile Setters Trade Associate of Applied Science 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 students for employment as a Journeyman Tile Setter with the Tile Setters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing related math, science and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable tile setting tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of tile setting.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in tile setting installations.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCTION CREDITS: 33

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.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (6 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (6 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (8 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27

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.

^{Any TLS journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above TLS apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

TLS 101B - Tile Setter Apprentice I
and TLS 102B - Tile Setter Apprentice IB
and TLS 105B - OSHA/First Aid/ CPR for Tile Setters
and TLS 151B - Tile Setter Apprentice II
and TLS 152B - Tile Setter Apprentice IIB
and TLS 201B - Tile Setter Apprentice III
and TLS 202B - Tile Setter Apprentice IIIB