Full-time accredited degree programs

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

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

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Degree types

A 12-month AOS degree, a 6-month diploma 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
6-Month
Diploma
Traditional Large Craft 100, 210, 310
plus: 430

100, 210, 310 n/a
Contemporary Wooden Boats 100, 230, 330
plus one:
420, 430

100, 230, 330 n/a
Traditional Small Craft 100, 220, 320
plus one:
410, 430

100, 220, 320 100, 220
Clock hours, quarter-credits1680, 1051260, 75840, 50

• 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 09/29/2008
120Basic Skills: Drafting503.0 09/29/2008
125Basic Skills: Lofting1006.0 09/29/2008
130Basic Skills: Skiff Construction1207.0 09/29/2008
210Large Vessel Construction, Part I42025.0 01/05/2009 12
220Lapstrake Construction (Small Craft Part I)42025.0 01/05/2009 12
230Contemporary Wooden Boatbuilding, Part I42025.0 01/05/2009 12
310Large Vessel Construction, Part II42025.0 04/06/2009 12
320Small Boat Construction42025.0 04/07/2008 12
330Contemporary Wooden Boatbuilding, Part II42025.0 04/06/2009 12
410Repair and Restoration42025.0 06/29/2009
430Yacht Interiors, Joinery42025.0 06/29/2009

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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Students may also apply for special studies programs that uniquely combine courses to better meet their specific educational goals.

Taking individual courses

At the discretion of the school and instructor students not enrolled in a degree program may be admitted to any full-time course. However, without the stated prerequisites demonstration of adequate knowledge and skills is required.

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