Certificates

Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated with the associate of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SCIENCE

This certificate is for individuals interested in the dynamics and systems approach to residential building. The program emphasis is teaching the essentials of diagnostic assessment and the issues of building durability, building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality in residential buildings. Upon completion of this program participants will have the necessary skills for employment opportunities as State energy raters, weatherization assessors, home inspectors or will have improved skills as building contractors, managers and appraisers.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please view the Gainful Employment Disclosure form or Website.

View details of the certificate from the program Website.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2011-2012 CATALOG)

Minimum Credit Hours 30
General Requirements 10
Written Communication Skills
ENGL S111 Methods of Written Communication 3
Oral Communication Skills
Select one from the following (3 credits)
COMM S111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication* 3
COMM S235 Small Group Communication & Team Building* 3
COMM S237 Interpersonal Communication* 3
COMM S241 Public Speaking* 3
*Grade C or better
Computational Skills
MATH S105 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4
Program Requirements 20
CIOS S135 Using Spreadsheets in the Workplace 1
CT S185 Building Diagnostics and Testing 3
CT S201 Cold Climate Construction 3
CT S285 Advanced Building Pressure Diagnostics 3
PHYS S102 Survey of Physics 4
Select one from the following (3 credits):
CT S120 Basic Construction Techniques 3
CT S222 Building Construction I 3
Select one from the following (3 credits):
CT S135 Residential Wiring 3
CT S140 Residential Plumbing & Heating 3
CT S230 Residential Mechanical Ventilation 3

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissons
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/ct/
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu


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