Residential Remodeling and Design Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Residential Remodeling and Design program prepares students for a career in the remodeling industry. The program is designed to prepare students to take on a renovation project from start to finish, starting with the initial assessment of the property and preparing an estimate, to choosing proper materials, to the actual renovation process. Professional in this field will make improvements, repairs and renovations to homes in order to improve their aesthetics and increase their monetary value. Some Home Remodeling firms invest in old or damaged houses, renovate them and sell them for profit. Home Remodeling professionals need to ensure that the remodeled homes meet specific building code requirements and pass inspection by an authorized agent to ensure safety.

Award Outcomes

Practice Safe Work habits

Develop blueprint reading skills

Utilize computers and CAD software for plan development and research

Assemble floor, wall, roof, and stair systems

Install interior finishes

Install exterior systems

Discuss outmoded building systems

Demonstrate professionalism with clients and the allied trades

Exhibit professionalism and related soft skills

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to prepare students to enter the residential remodeling field. Graduates may find employment with remodeling contractors or weatherization firms. A program graduate may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job superintendent. They may start their own business specializing in general remodeling or in a certain areas of remodeling such as kitchens or bathrooms. Graduates of the program may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, building inspection or factory representative.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 31 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1711Stair Finishing

3

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

 

CARP1830Building Code

1

or

ARCH1340Building Codes: Commercial

2

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College's Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general educations courses.

Technical Studies Elective 14 Credits

Choose 14 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Facilities Maintenance (FACM), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), or Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC).

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

Total Credits 18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1711Stair Finishing

3

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

CARP1830Building Code

1

or

ARCH1340Building Codes: Commercial

2

Total Credits 13

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

7

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

7

General Education Electives

6

Total Credits 13

Technical Studies Electives

Choose 14 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Facilities Maintenance (FACM), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), or Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC).

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of: 14 Credits

MnTC Goal Area Courses

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at https://hennepintech.edu/future-students/transfer/mn-transfer-curriculum.html.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
 

Graduation (60 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

1/17/2025 : BP 3210 / EP 3211