Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Location: Fort Omaha Campus
This degree is for students preparing to become licensed plumbers. The courses are offered on an evening schedule only, allowing students to seek employment with plumbing contractors during the day. Students receive college credit for successful completion of coursework and at the same time complete the plumbing apprenticeship classroom hours requirement. For more information about this program, contact the apprenticeship coordinator at 531-622-4756.
The Associate of Applied Science (ARPAO) Plumbing Apprenticeship degree is designed for students preparing to become licensed electricians. Students utilizing VA education benefits may not simultaneously receive benefits for the MCC Plumbing Apprenticeship degree program and an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program. Students utilizing VA education benefits for the Plumbing Apprenticeship degree program at MCC must immediately notify the Military and Veterans Services’ Office if they enroll in an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program and plan to utilize VA education benefits at such facility. Employment and/or participation in an outside apprenticeship program is not a prerequisite or requirement for graduation from the MCC Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Graduation Requirements
General Education: 22.5
Major Requirements: 7.5
Apprenticeship Classes: 71.5
Total credit hours required: 101.5
The following General Education courses are recommended for Plumbing Apprenticeship (ARPAO): Communication: ENGL 1220 ; Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 ; Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: SPCH 1220 or PSYC 1000