Full-time degree programs

Our school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (iconACCSC).

Full time programs at the boat school include nine-month diploma programs and twelve-month degree programs for an Associate Degree of Occupational Studies (AOS).

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Degree types

A 12-month AOS degree or 9-month diploma can be achieved by completing all core subjects as defined in any one of the full-time programs.

Programs and Core Subjects
Program Name12-Month
AOS Degree *
9-Month
Diploma
Contemporary Boatbuilding 100, 160, 260
plus one:
270 or 280

100, 160, 260
Traditional Large Craft 100, 140, 240
plus one: 270 or 280

100, 140, 240
Traditional Small Craft 100, 150, 250
plus one:
270 or 280

100, 150, 250
Clock hours, quarter-credits1680, 1051260, 75

• Prerequisite for all programs: 100 Basic Skills for Boatbuilders: 110, 120, 125, 130

* 5 general or applied general education transfer credits required for any 12-month program (defined)

Core subjects at a glance

 IDTitleClock hoursCreditsStartLimit 
110Basic Skills: Classic Woodworking1509.0 10/04/2010 50
120Basic Skills: Drafting503.0 10/04/2010
125Basic Skills: Lofting1006.0 10/04/2010
130Basic Skills: Skiff Construction1207.0 10/04/2010
140Large Craft Construction, Part I42025.0 01/03/2011 24
150Small Craft Construction Pt I42025.0 01/03/2011 12
160Contemporary Wooden Boatbuilding, Part I42025.0 01/03/2011 12
240Large Craft Construction, Part II42025.0 04/04/2011 24
250Small Craft Construction Pt II42025.0 04/04/2011 12
260Contemporary Wooden Boatbuilding, Part II42025.0 04/04/2011 12
270Repair and Restoration42025.0 07/05/2011
280Yacht Interiors, Joinery42025.0 07/05/2011

Enrollment and tuition

Additional information on enrollment and other details pertaining to our full-time programs can be found under Frequently Asked Questions.

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Source: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding • http://www.nwboatschool.org
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