School of Trades & Technology
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Building Construction
Cosmetology
Welding Technology
Aesthetics
Nail 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.
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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
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BU101 Microsoft Office (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
TAD100 Introduction to Automotive Service (3)
TAD120 Hydraulic Brakes (3)
TAD140 Steering and Suspension (3)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
TAD130 Power Fundamentals with Engine Overhaul (3)
TAD150 Power Trans I (3)
TAD250 Power Trans II (3)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BU111 Business Communications (3)
MA105 Business Math (3)
TAD170 Electrical Systems (3)
TAD190 Internship I (1)
TAD220 Heavy Duty Brakes (3)
TAD271 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (2)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU273 Principles of Management (4)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
TAD260 Diesel Fuel Systems (3)
TAD262 Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems (3)
TAD230 Electric, Hybrid Vehicles (3)
Total Credits: 17
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)
BU101 Microsoft Office (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
BCT103 Core (Basic Construction) (4)
BCT107 Drywall I (5)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
MA105 Business Math (3)
BCT207 General Carpentry I (8)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BU111 Business Communications or EN101 (3)
BCT209 Plumbing I (7)
Total Credits: 13
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU273 Principles of Management (4)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
BCT237 Electrical I (6)
Total Credits: 17
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
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BU101 Microsoft Office (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
COS111 Cosmetology Concepts I (4)
COS112 Cosmetology Salon I (5)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
COS211 Cosmetology Concepts II (4)
COS212 Cosmetology Salon II (5)
COS213 Hair Coloring (4)
COS223 Trichology and Chemistry I (3)
Total Credits: 21
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BU111 Business Communications (3)
COS311 Cosmetology Concepts III (4)
COS312 Cosmetology Salon III (5)
COS323 Trichology and Chemistry II (3)
COS423 Advanced Sculpting and Design (3)
Total Credits: 21
SPRING SEMESTER
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)
Total Credits: 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
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BU101 Microsoft Office (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
HVA110 CORE (4)
HVA115 Introduction to HVACR 1 (3)
HVA116 HVAC Shop I (3)
Total Credits: 19
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
MA105 Business Math (3)
HVA125 Introduction to HVACR 2 (5)
HVA 216 HVAC Shop II (3)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BU111 Business Communications or EN101 (3)
HVA225 Components of Refrigeration (7)
HVA316 HVAC Shop III (3)
HVA190 Internship I (1)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU273 Principles of Management (4)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
HVA235 Air Quality & Maintenance (4)
HVA416 HVAC Shop IV (3)
Total Credits: 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
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BU101 Microsoft Office (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
WLD103 CORE (Basic Welding) (4)
WLD101 Shop Safety, Welding, Cutting Fundamentals (5)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
MA105 Business Math (3)
WLD200 Basic Arc, Mig, Tig Welding (9)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BU111 Business Communications (3)
WLD300 Advanced Arc, Mig & Tig Welding (9)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU273 Principles of Management (4)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
WLD400 Metal Fabrication & Advanced Welding (6)
Total Credits: 17
Aesthetics
One-year Certificate
The one-year Aesthetics Certificate program provides students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training needed for state licensure and professional practice. Students learn topics such as skin and body anatomy, infection control, facial techniques, makeup, hair removal, and safety procedures. The program also includes specialized skills like eyelash enhancements, brow tinting, salon business practices, and state board preparation. In addition, students complete Bible-based courses that provide a foundation of biblical knowledge.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
AES101 Aesthetics I (12)
Total Credits: 21
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
AES102 Aesthetics II (12)
Total Credits: 21
Nail Technology
One-year Certificate
The one-year Nail Technology Certificate program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in nail technology and enhancement services. The curriculum emphasizes safety and sanitation, including infection control, salon hygiene, and proper service techniques. Students receive hands-on, competency-based training in manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, specialized care, and salon business practices while preparing for state board requirements. Completed in two semesters, the program also incorporates Bible courses to provide students with a biblical foundation.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
NTC101 Nail Technology I (10)
Total Credits: 19
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
NTC102 Nail Technology II (10)
Total Credits: 19