Multi-Craft Technology
- WVU Parkersburg
Overview
Multi-Craft Technology
The Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Craft Technology prepares graduates for positions in mechanical engineering as technicians that install, service, repair and maintain equipment in today’s modern industrial, commercial and/or manufacturing facilities. Students earning an associate degree in multi-craft technology will all graduate with certificates in electricity & instrumentation technology as well as industrial maintenance.
Courses include preventive maintenance, system design and troubleshooting concepts that integrate practical application and knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical engineering systems. Students will learn technical skills in reading schematics, pneumatics/hydraulics, welding, fabrication, electricity, safety and maintenance procedures. Educational experiences include extensive hands-on instruction in a laboratory/shop setting. This blend of theory and application helps the student to adapt to changing technology and work environments.
Programs
Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Craft Technology
This program prepares graduates for positions as technicians that install, service, repair and maintain equipment in today’s modern industrial, commercial and/or manufacturing facilities. Courses include preventive maintenance, system design, and troubleshooting concepts that integrate practical application and knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervisory Management
This program enables graduates of Associate of Applied Science degrees to complete a bachelor’s degree. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervisory Management will provide skills for first-line supervisors including managerial accounting, process and quality management and strategic management.
Course Listing
Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Craft Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervisory Management
Careers
What Can I Do With This Degree?
Graduates obtain employment in positions such as industrial maintenance technician, facility maintenance technician, electrician, maintenance supervisor, maintenance planner, or maintenance inspector. This multi-faceted program facilitates those interested in multi-craft positions; the trained technician realizes when a more highly qualified professional is required to resolve the maintenance situation.
Potential Careers
- Multi-Craft Technician
- Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
- Pipefitter
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
Costs
Tuition
Estimated rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional course fees may apply and rates are subject to change.
*Early College fees may differ per program, for example, in Welding and Cosmetology.
| Residency | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Fall & Spring Semesters |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV & OH Residents | $188 – $260 | $2,256 – $3,120 | $4,512 – $6,240 |
| Non-Residents | $376 – $401 | $4,512 – $4,812 | $9,024 – $9,624 |
| High School Students | $50 | $600 | $1,200 |
Estimated Costs Of Attendance
Estimated total costs of attendance for students, varied based on residential status and living situation.
| Category | WV & Ohio Residents Living with Parents | WV & Ohio Residents NOT Living with Parents | Non-Residents Living with Parents | Non-Residents NOT Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | $9,144 | $14,544 | $9,144 | $14,544 |
| Transportation | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Tuition & Fees | $5,783 | $5,783 | $10,506 | $10,506 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,173 | $2,273 | $1,173 | $2,273 |
| Total | $20,000 | $26,500 | $24,723 | $31,223 |
Request Information
Michele Wilson
Dean (Workforce, Technical & Computer Information Science Division)
- Room: WED 109A
- 304-424-8355
- michele.wilson@wvup.edu