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
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 12
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 12
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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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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