Program Overview
The Construction Craft Laborer degree is earned in cooperation with the trade union 751 training centers in Illinois. The student will earn credit for the certificate courses while attending courses at specific training facilities and learning the various skills that are required. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Additional Program Information
LABR courses are registered for at Local 751 headquarters before the student is sent out on a training assignment.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
General education
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 Credits |
| Life Science, Physical Science, or Mathematics Course | 3-4 Credits |
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A higher level English course can be substituted.
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| MATH 1113 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 15 |
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
Electives
| Electives | 6 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 6 |
Minimum Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| LABR 1103 | Craft Orientation | 3 Credits |
| LABR 1123 | Mason Tending | 3 Credits |
| LABR 1142 | Concrete Practice Fundamentals | 2 Credits |
| LABR 1163 | Asphalt Tech and Construction | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| LABR 2113 | Lead Base Paint Abatement | 3 Credits |
| LABR 2133 | Principles of Pipelaying | 3 Credits |
| LABR 2213 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| LABR 2233 | Blueprint Reading | 3 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
| LABR 2313 | Construction Surveying | 3 Credits |
| LABR 2333 | Bridge Construction | 3 Credits |
| LABR 2416 | Hazardous Waste Management | 6 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| BSNS 2423 | Internship Experience | 3 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
Program Cost
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