Cement Mason, AAS [CEMENT-AAS, 60 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students must be indentured in the Cement Masons Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Cement Mason Apprentice 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 702-651-4163.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Cement Mason with the Cement Masons 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. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

General Education Requirements (30 Credits)

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 (3 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)

EGG 131 - Technical Physics I
and EGG 131L - Technical Physics I – Lab
and EGG 132 - Technical Physics II

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

Special Program Requirements (30 Credits)

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

CMA 111B - Cement Mason Apprentice I
and CMA 112B - Cement Mason Apprentice IB
and CMA 141B - Cement Mason Apprentice II
and CMA 142B - Cement Mason Apprentice IIB
and CMA 201B - Cement Mason Apprentice III
and CMA 202B - Cement Mason Apprentice IIIB
and CMA 251B - Cement Mason Apprentice IV
and CMA 252B - Cement Mason Apprentice IVB
and PLCM 270B - OSHA 30