Arkansas Institute for Building Preservation Trades

Program Outline

The program is structured in three cumulative parts that together lead to the AAS degree. Students can complete one, two or all three levels depending on their individual goals.

Level 1   Certificate of Proficiency in Restoration Carpentry Classes offered the first semester of the first year.
Class Title	Credit Hours	Lecture/Lab Hours
BPT-1003 Fundamentals of Building Preservation	3	3/0
BPT-1008 Historic Building Exteriors	8	3/5
DR-134 Basic Architectural Drafting	4	2/4
Semester Total	15
Level 2   Technical Certificate in Restoration Carpentry Classes offered the second semester of the first year.
Class Title	Credit Hours	Lecture/Lab Hours
BPT-1018 Common Repairs to Historic Structures	8	3/5
MS-143 Technical Mathematics	3	3/0
EH-113 Freshman English I	3	3/0
CT-213 Micro Computer Business Applications OR IT-123 Industrial Graphics	3	3/0
Semester Total	17
Level 3   Associate of Applied Science in Historic Preservation Trades Classes offered the first and second semester of the second year.
Class Title	Credit Hours	Lecture/Lab Hours
BPT-2212 Supervising Restoration Projects	2	2/0
BPT-2523 Structural Repairs	3	1/4
BPT-2624 Field Lab	4	0/4
BPT-2703 Painting and Wall Coverings	3	1/4
BPT-2802 Studio Workshop	2	0/4
EH-123 Freshman English II	3	3/0
Semester Total	17
Class Title	Credit Hours	Lecture/Lab Hours
BPT-2574 Advanced Window Repair	4	2/4
BPT-2634 Field Lab	4	0/4
BPT-2744 Advanced Carpentry Techniques	4	2/4
BPT-2803 Practicum	3	0/4
Semester Total	15

The Program's emphasis is solidly focused on practical preservation trades education:

• The degree consists of classes that are 80% AIPBT and 20% General Education.
• Workshop (lab) time constitutes 68% of the AIBPT total class time.

Please note:

• Students may transfer in their general education requirements if they have successfully completed them at another accredited college.
• For a description of each class click on Class Descriptions.
• For current and future semester class schedules please contact the Institute directly at: jgoetz.pccua.edu or 870-338-3276.
• The program is approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

Semester Fee Schedule

Residence	AIBPT Tuition	Special Materials	Services Fee	Technical Fee	Publication Fee	Total
Phillips/Arkansas County:	$750	$360	$60	$60	$10	$1,240
Out-of-District, Arkansas:	$885	$360	$60	$60	$10	$1,375
Non-Arkansas resident:	$1,455	$360	$60	$60	$10	$1,945

The tuition examples are based on the 15 credit hour minimum that defines full-time status. The Phillips and Arkansas County resident tuition cost is $50 per credit hour. Out-of-district and non-Arkansas students who live in Phillips or Arkansas Counties for six or more months are considered Phillips County residents and qualify for the $50 credit hour rate. Textbook costs are extra and vary by class. Phillips Community College reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

Registration Information

Application forms are available in three ways:

• Download a copy at www.pccua.edu/admissions-registration.htm
• Phone at 870-338-6474
• Mail a request to: Admissions Office, Phillips Community College, P.O. Box 785, Helena, AR 73442

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