AA/AS in Carpenters

The carpentry program at Southwestern Illinois College prepares students for skilled work throughout the construction industry, from building projects to ongoing maintenance. Employers appreciate the balanced mix of topics, which lets graduates adjust to real job sites and keep learning. The curriculum runs across two years. Early classes cover health and safety, shop orientation and residential framing, and later ones include millwright basics and safety orientation. Students also complete general education to meet the requirements of the applied science degree. Every student must take the college placement test before enrolling in a construction technology course. An apprenticeship certificate is awarded once the marked courses are finished, and the program coordinator answers questions. Students can find further course information in the online college catalog.