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The Residential Construction A.O.S. curriculum is designed to provide students with an educational background that will prepare them for a career in the residential building industry, including the retail sales of building materials.

Practical, hands–on experience is emphasized through course work in construction techniques, energy systems, sanitation, masonry systems, foundation concepts and surveying. In addition to technical skills, the program is designed to develop business skills by exposing students to course work in business law, accounting, employee supervision and public speaking.

In addition to construction–related courses, students may choose from a range of electives in areas such as natural resources, small power equipment, welding, business and engineering. The home building industry covers a range of occupations from framing and carpentry to estimating and sales. Morrisville’s hands–on program allows students to gain the knowledge necessary to become qualified professionals in this industry.

In addition to classroom and laboratory experience, students in Morrisville State College’s residential construction program have the opportunity to build a house from the ground up. This yearly construction project, located on land near the college, allows students to participate in the construction of a 2,100 square foot home. The project is supervised by faculty in the program and the house is completed by students in a variety of Residential Construction labs.

Students taking classes in business, masonry, plumbing, heating and wood products will have the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned in the classroom while completing laboratory work at the house. Students in other classes, such as landscape architectural design and surveying, also participate.

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to enter the Residential Construction A.O.S. program must have a minimum high school average in the C to C+ range and have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. It is also beneficial for students to have course work in art, drafting or computer–aided drawing.

Morrisville State College has a rolling admission policy; notification of acceptance begins November 1. SAT or ACT exams are recommended, and an on–campus interview is encouraged.

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