School of Trades & Technology
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Building Construction
Cosmetology
Welding Technology
THE CROWN SCHOOL OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY IS ONE OF A KIND. In the heart of a thriving Christian college, students are being trained to become skilled technicians in job sectors where over 600,000 jobs are currently available in America.
Students receive all the technical preparation necessary, and additionally benefit from being a part of the spiritual environment on the Crown campus and taking a core of Bible courses from The Crown College. Nowhere else can one find such a unique educational opportunity for trades training.

James Zenker
Executive Vice President, School of Trades and Technology
The Crown School of Trades and Technology is separately authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as a post-secondary technical training institution in the state of Tennessee. Being housed on The Crown College campus, its students are able to participate in unison with Crown College students in social activities and also in spiritual activities such as church attendance, chapel meetings, community ministry involvement, and much more. Discover more about The Crown School of Trades and Technology by visiting www.CrownTradesandTech.com.
This two-year competency-based program is designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry level position technicians in both gas and diesel systems. Thorough classroom and hands-on training using techniques and industry standard tools for computer diagnostics, engine overhaul, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspensions, electronics and all other systems and subsystems for cars, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks.
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
TAD100 |
Introduction to Automotive Service |
3 |
TAD130 |
Power Fundamentals with Engine Overhaul I |
3 |
TAD170 |
Electrical Systems |
3 |
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Credit hours: |
18 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
TAD120 |
Hydraulic Brakes |
3 |
TAD140 |
Steering and Suspensions |
3 |
TAD150 |
Power Trains I |
3 |
TAD191 |
Internship I |
1 |
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Credit hours: |
18 |
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI211 |
Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
BU111 |
Business Communications |
3 |
MA122 |
Introductory Algebra |
3 |
PS101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
TAD192 |
Internship II |
1 |
TAD260 |
Diesel Fuel Systems |
3 |
TAD262 |
Fuel, Ignition and Emission Systems |
3 |
TAD271 |
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems |
2 |
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Credit hours: |
21 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI212 |
Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
BU273 |
Principles of Management |
4 |
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
TAD EL |
Trades Elective |
3 |
TAD193 |
Internship III |
1 |
TAD220 |
Heavy Duty Brakes |
3 |
TAD250 |
Power Trains II |
3 |
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Credit hours: |
18 |
Building Construction
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year competency-based program is designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry level construction industry workers, demonstrating the skills needed to perform management duties, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical techniques used in construction related industries. The program includes thorough classroom and hands-on training using modern techniques and industry standard tools for training in building construction theory and practice.
FALL SEMESTER | ||
BI101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
BU141 | Office Computer Applications | 3 |
CM121 | Personal Evangelism | 2 |
OR100 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
MA122 | Intro to Algebra (Placement test required) | 3 |
BCT131 | Construction Management and OSHA/Safety/Certification | 2 |
Credit hours: |
15 | |
SPRING SEMESTER | ||
BI102 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
CM132 | Living the Christian Life | 2 |
BCT111 | Construction I | 4 |
BCT112 | Construction II | 4 |
BCT120 | Codes and Inspections | 3 |
BCT105 | Blue Print Reading-Construction | 1 |
ELC113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
Credit hours: |
21 |
FALL SEMESTER | ||
BI211 | Bible Doctrine I | 3 |
BU111 | Business Communications | 3 |
SC401 | Creation Science | 3 |
BCT113 | Construction III | 4 |
BCT291 | Internship I | 1 |
BCT101 | Carpentry I | 4 |
BCT210 | Masonry | 2 |
Credit Hours: |
20 | |
SPRING SEMESTER | ||
BI211 | Bible Doctrine II | 3 |
BU273 | Principles of Management | 4 |
BCT114 | Construction IV | 4 |
BCT292 | Internship II | 1 |
BCT205 | CAD I | 3 |
BCT215 | Plumbing | 4 |
OR400 | Senior Forum | 1 |
Credit Hours: |
20 |
Cosmetology
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year competency-based program provides students skills needed to work in today’s salon and beauty industry: product knowledge, safety, Cosmetology State Board rules and regulations, hair structure and chemistry, hair coloring, nail and skin care, chemical texturing, design, sculpting for men and women, customer service, and salon management.
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
PS101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
COS111 |
Cosmetology Concepts I |
4 |
COS112 |
Cosmetology Salon I |
5 |
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Credit Hours: |
21 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
COS223 |
Trichology & Chemistry I |
3 |
COS211 |
Cosmetology Concepts II |
4 |
COS212 |
Cosmetology Salon II |
5 |
COS213 |
Hair Coloring |
4 |
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Credit Hours: |
21 |
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI211 |
Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
BU111 |
Business Communications |
3 |
COS323 |
Trichology and Chemistry II |
3 |
COS311 |
Cosmetology Concepts III |
4 |
COS312 |
Cosmetology Salon III |
5 |
COS423 |
Advanced Sculpting and Design |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
21 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI212 |
Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
BU273 |
Principles of Management |
4 |
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
COS411 |
Cosmetology Concepts IV |
4 |
COS412 |
Cosmetology Salon IV |
5 |
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Credit Hours: |
20 |
HVAC Technology
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year competency-based program is designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry level HVAC Technicians, demonstrating the skills needed to install, maintain and troubleshoot today’s complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including residential and light commercial. The program also incorporates an understanding of environmental issues and indoor air quality standards that are associated with the HVAC industry.
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
MA122 |
Introductory Algebra |
3 |
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
HVA101 |
Safety, Tools, and Service Techniques |
3 |
HVA102 |
Basic Electricity |
3 |
HVA116 |
HVAC Shop I |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
21 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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|
BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
PS101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
HVA203 |
Fundamentals of Refrigeration |
3 |
HVA216 |
HVAC Shop II |
3 |
HVA221 |
Basic A/C |
3 |
HVA190 |
Internship I |
1 |
|
Credit Hours: |
18 |
FALL SEMESTER |
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|
BI211 |
Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
BU111 |
Business Communications |
3 |
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
HVA230 |
Air Properties |
3 |
HVA316 |
HVAC Shop III |
3 |
HVA340 |
Automatic Controls |
3 |
HVA290 |
Internship II |
1 |
|
Credit Hours: |
19 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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|
BI212 |
Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
BU273 |
Principles of Management |
4 |
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
HVA390 |
Internship III |
1 |
HVA410 |
Heat Pumps |
3 |
HVA416 |
HVAC Shop IV |
3 |
HVA460 |
Commercial Refrigeration |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
18 |
Welding
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year competency-based program is designed to prepare students to become proficient, entry level Welding Technicians, demonstrating the skills needed to perform welding techniques used in manufacturing and fabrication industries. Welders use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Welding processes learned include MIG, TIG, and Stick/ARC, TIG stainless steel and aluminum welding, fabrication, and flex core and pipe welding.
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
WLD100 |
Welding and Cutting Fundamentals |
3 |
WLD120 |
Shop Orientation and Safety |
2 |
WLD130 |
Basic Arc Welding |
3 |
WLD171 |
Blue Print Reading |
1 |
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Credit hours: |
18 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
MA123 |
Introductory Algebra |
3 |
WLD140 |
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) |
3 |
WLD150 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) |
3 |
WLD260 |
Arc Welding II |
2 |
WLD271 |
Advanced Blue Print Reading |
1 |
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Credit hours: |
17 |
FALL SEMESTER |
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BI211 |
Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
BU111 |
Business Communications |
3 |
PS101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
WLD220 |
Adv. Gas Metal Welding (MIG) |
3 |
WLD262 |
Adv. Tungsten and Arc Welding (TIG) |
3 |
WLD290 |
Pipe Welding and Fitting |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
18 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
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|
BI211 |
Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
BU273 |
Principles of Management |
4 |
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
WLD250 |
Fabrication Processes |
3 |
WLD295 |
Advanced Welding |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 |