Woodcarving can involve much more than a knife and a block of wood. In addition to developing research and planning skills, programs in this field may help students harness a variety of technical skills, such as lettering, toning, and gilding with water or oil.

An associate of applied science is a program of study that prepared students for entry level position in a wide variety of fields. Students who enter this program typically have the goal of beginning to work immediately upon graduation instead of pursuing further study.