Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program Department of Industrial Technology Carpentry Program
Restructure the Carpentry Program to promote transferability within the Montana
Summary
University System.
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Phone:
Donnie Laughlin,
Program Director
243-7692
Donnie.Laughlin@umontana.edu
Program Chair/Director: Alan Fugleberg, Associate Dean &
Chair
Department Dean
Barry Good, Dean
Other affected
Programs:
(Use additional sheet if
needed)
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
X
Other
Please
The Department of Industrial Technology and Carpentry
describe
program seeks to promote transferability within the Montana
University system.
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing
Please provide the proposed copy as you wish it to
program or major, please cut and paste the
appear in the catalog. 
requirements as they appear in the current catalog
below. www.umt.edu/catalog 
Carpentry - Certificate and A.A.S. Degree
The mission of the Carpentry Program is to provide
the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled
and competent carpenters and to be responsive to
emerging workforce needs.
The Carpentry program provides students the
opportunity to learn carpentry skills in a
competency-based learning environment. Students
work
hand-in-hand
with
professional
carpenters both on campus and at construction
sites.
Students use hand and power tools with blueprints
to build foundation forms, frame buildings, side
and roof buildings, and apply roofing materials.
They install windows, doors, stairs, attic vents,
insulation, vapor barriers, and drywall. Students
learn methods for installing trim, locksets,
suspended ceilings, countertops, cabinets, and
flooring. They also learn to operate forklifts,
generators, compressors, and compactors.
Carpentry - Certificate and A.A.S. Degree
The mission of the Carpentry Program is to provide
the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled and
competent carpenters and to be responsive to
emerging workforce needs.
The Carpentry program provides students the
opportunity to learn carpentry skills in a competencybased learning environment. Students work hand-inhand with professional carpenters both on campus
and at construction sites.
Students use hand and power tools with blueprints to
build foundation forms, frame buildings, side and
roof buildings, and apply roofing materials. They
install windows, doors, stairs, attic vents, insulation,
vapor barriers, and drywall. Students learn methods
for installing trim, locksets, suspended ceilings,
countertops, cabinets, and flooring. They also learn to
operate forklifts, generators, compressors, and
compactors.
In addition to general education courses, students
in the program learn the various steps of becoming
a carpenter, including safe practices. Students
construct real-world projects and can earn a
Certificate of Applied Science or an Associate of
Applied Science degree from the University of
Montana. The program often has a waiting list.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply one
year prior to anticipated school attendance.
Contact Donnie Laughlin, Program Director, at
406-243-7692 or Donnie.Laughlin@umontana.edu
for more information.
First Year
A
S
CAR 120T Framing
Carpentry Lecture
In addition to general education courses, students in
the program learn the various steps of becoming a
carpenter,
including
safe
practices. Students
construct real-world projects and can earn a
Certificate of Applied Science or an Associate of
Applied Science degree from the University of
Montana. The program often has a waiting list.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply one
year prior to anticipated school attendance. Contact
Donnie Laughlin, Program Director, at 406-243-7692
or Donnie.Laughlin@umontana.edu for more
information.
First Year
A
S
6
-
4
-
4
-
-
5
-
4
-
3
CAR 120T
4
-
Framing
Carpentry
CAR 121T Framing
Carpentry Lab
3
-
CAR 121T
Beginning
CAR 130T
Carpentry Lab
Concrete
Carpentry
4
-
CAR 130T
Concrete
CAR 131T
Carpentry
Concrete
Carpentry Lab
4
CAR 140T
CAR 140T Exterior
Interior and
and Interior Finish
Exterior Finish
Carpentry
-
4
Carpentry
CAR 141T Interior
CAR 141T
and Exterior Finish
Intermediate
Carpentry Lab
-
5
BUS 242T
Supervision
Carpentry Lab
BUS 242T
-
3
Supervision
CAPP 120 (CRT
CAPP 120 (CRT
100) Introduction to
100) Introduction
Computers
2
-
to Computers
3
-
M 111 (MAT 110T)
-
3
M 111 (MAT
-
3
Technical
110T) Technical
Mathematics
Mathematics
WRIT 101 (WTS
WRIT 101 (WTS
101) College
101) College
Writing I
-
3
Writing I
-
3
Total
17
18
Total
17
18
Successful completion of the courses listed above
results in the award of a Certificate of Applied
Science in Carpentry.
Second Year
A
S
CAR 220T Advanced
Carpentry Lecture
-
4
-
3
3
-
Carpentry
-
6
Carpentry Lab
-
2
Management
4
-
2
-
3
-
3
-
-
6
2
-
-
2
CAR 231T Carpentry
3
-
CAR 236T Building
for Solar Energy
S
CAR 230T Building
CAR 231T Building
Management Lab
A
CAR 221T Advanced
CAR 230T Building
Management
Second Year
CAR 220T Advanced
CAR 221T Advanced
Carpentry Lab
Successful completion of the courses listed above
results in the award of a Certificate of Applied
Science in Carpentry.
Capstone Lab
CAR 236T Building for
3
-
Solar Energy
CAR 240T
CAR 240T Alternative
Alternative
Construction Materials
Construction
Materials
3
-
CAR 241T Applied
Building Practices Lab
CAR 241T Applied
CRT 182T Computer
Building Practices
Lab
-
6
Aided Design &
Drafting.
CRT 182T Computer
WEL 119T Welding for
Aided Design &
Drafting.
2
-
WEL 119T Welding
-
2
Carpenters
Total
14
16
for Carpenters
Total
14
15
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
This change promotes the transferability of this course within the Montana University System.
What other programs are affected by your proposal? Obtain
None
signatures as requested above.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate Office,
UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document list
program title and proposed change of all proposals.