Wood Product Manufacturing Associate Degree

Hands-on Career

The Associate Degree program in Wood Product Manufacturing is meticulously crafted to furnish students with a thorough grounding in the principles and methodologies of woodworking and manufacturing. By seamlessly integrating theoretical insights with hands-on practice, learners will cultivate the requisite expertise to thrive in diverse capacities within the wood manufacturing sector. Leveraging state-of-the-art equipment available at Pitt State, housed within our cutting-edge labs, students gain invaluable experiential learning opportunities. Our faculty, boasting extensive industry experience, serve as guides and mentors, ensuring students receive top-notch instruction and preparation for real-world challenges. All this takes place within an enriching college atmosphere, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a passion for excellence.

Comprehensive Curriculum

With a total of 60 credit hours, the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a Major in Wood Product Manufacturing provides a comprehensive education:

• Foundational and advanced woodworking techniques tailored for furniture manufacturing, store fixture, and architectural woodworking industries.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment, including CNC machining and automated assembly systems.
• Understanding of wood species properties and sustainable material selection.
• Principles of furniture design, construction, and interpretation of blueprints.
• Techniques for architectural woodworking, including millwork and molding.
• Emphasis on quality control measures and assurance processes.
• Internship or capstone project opportunities to apply learning in real-world settings.