This technical college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, offers an associate’s degree program in Building Construction Technology. Students have the option to select an emphasis in masonry while pursuing the Associate of Applied Sciences degree. Masonry students learn about a variety of masonry careers including fireplace construction, brick masonry, stone masonry and blocklaying. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for a variety of construction jobs using their developed masonry skills. Students also learn about construction management and planning, making them excellent candidates for supervisory positions.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3761
pct.edu
SUNY offers students a program leading to an Associates of Occupational Studies degree in masonry. Student who take classes at the Alfred, New York, campus learn beginning to advanced masonry techniques. They graduate with the skills necessary to perform a variety of jobs including bricklaying, fireplace masonry and construction supervision. They are also taught the skills to excel at blueprint reading, brick sales and kiln masonry.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
10 College Avenue
Alfred, NY 14802
(800) 4-ALFRED
alfredstate.edu
Students enrolled at this Rosemont, Minnesota, school earn an Associates of Applied Science degree in concrete and masonry. High school students may take a diploma program in concrete and masonry. Course options include blueprint reading, masonry math and shop theory. Students must complete course work in business law and business applications.
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th St. East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
dctc.edu
This school, located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, offers a three-year program complete with an apprenticeship. Students work as an apprentice alongside bricklayers and masons, while completing 400 hours of classroom instruction. As they progress throughout the program, they are given the opportunity to earn more money. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, students are expected to be able to take command of construction sites. Overall, completing an apprenticeship is an excellent way to learn the skills of the trade and build powerful networking contacts, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute
505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(800) 243-WITC
witc.tec.wi.us