Carpentry

Carpentry

Build a Strong Foundation in Carpentry

Kirkwood's Carpentry program prepares students to enter the skilled building trades. Students are given a hands-on intensive introduction to the skills used by carpenters. Your classroom experience combines lecture and lab activities that cover all aspects of a carpenter’s job.

After you complete the carpentry program, you can continue your education with an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Construction Management.

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Paying for your degree may be easier than you think with our financial aid and scholarships. Students in this program, full or part-time, may be eligible to have half of their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant!

Graduates of the Carpentry program will be able to:

  • Prepare estimates for construction projects.
  • Analyze and interpret architectural plans and specifications.
  • Observe safety rules and regulations.
  • Use hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment correctly and safely.
  • Apply measurement systems in the planning and layout processes used in the construction industry.
  • Understand the opportunities, training, and educational requirements available in carpentry and construction technology.
  • Identify the names, properties, and appropriate use of materials and supplies used in carpentry.
  • Use the procedures, techniques, and processes involved in carpentry.
  • Analyze and solve problems related to the Carpentry and Construction Industry.
Plan of Study

A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.

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Program Costs

Carpentry 

Program Entry Semester: Fall 2021

Year One

TERM FALL SPRING TOTAL
Credits: 18 14 32
Tuition: $3,348 $2,604 $5,952
Fees: $940 $70 $1,010
Books: $660.74 $660.74

 

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $7,622.74

 

Costs provided are estimated and based on in-state tuition rates. Book cost estimates are for new books. Individual expenses may vary. These costs also do not factor in potential financial aid benefits. For a complete view of your specific cost expectation, visit our Cost Estimator Tool.
 
Included fees: Technology Fees, Lab Course Fees, Third Party Credentials, Class Related Supplies, and Ancillary Expenses (Tool Sets, and Uniforms)
 
Current Tuition Rates per Credit Hour: $ 186 In-State; $ 249 Out-of-State; $ 372 International
 
Updated: 1/21/2021

Program Requirements

To get into the Carpentry program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:

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Questions?

Industrial Technologies
101 Jones Hall
319-398-4983
indtech@kirkwood.edu