Welding Technology-AAS

The program includes hands-on application of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes, in all positions, using pipe, plate and structural shapes. The welding training you will receive through this program can prepare you to work in a wide range of areas, such as shipbuilding, aerospace technology, automobile manufacturing, or working on the pipeline. Welding is also used to connect beams and structures in buildings, for bridges, and much more. This means the potential opportunities for where you can find employment are even greater than you might have thought.

There are over 100 kinds of welding methods and your training can introduce you to the most commonly used, such as arc welding, TIG, MIG, and soldering and brazing by a certified welding inspector. You will be shown how to perform various techniques, such as flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical welding. You could also learn the difference between manual, semi-automated, and automated welding. Students can be certified in these areas of welding by the American Welding Society (AWS) and The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The requirements for this program enable the individual to earn several welding certifications.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries.

The fourth digit of the course number indicates the number of credit hours. 

University Requirement - 1 or 3 hours

University Requirement - 1 or 3 hours			Department
The 3-hour credit course is required for students who must take at least one remedial course.  Students who are not required to take a remedial course may take the 3-hour credit course. In both situations, the courses (1-hour or 3-hour) count toward electives.
UNIV	1001	Principles of Academic Success I	University
UNIV	1003	Principles of Academic Success III	University

General Education Core - 21 hours

English - 3 hours

English			Department
ENG	1003	Freshman English I	English

English/Communications - 3 hours

English/Communications			Department
Choose one course below.
ENG	1013	Freshman English II	English
ENG	2033	Technical Writing and Communication	English

Speech/Math/Computer - 9 hours

Speech/Math/Computer			Department
SPCH	1203	Oral Communications	Speech
MATH	1013	Technical Mathematics A, B, C, D, E, J, M and V	Mathematics
CIS	1503	Microcomputer Applications I	Computer Information Systems

Psychology/Sociology - 3 hours

Psychology/Sociology			Department
Choose one course below.
PSY	2013	Introduction to Psychology	Psychology
SOC	2213	Principles of Sociology	Sociology

U.S. History/Government - 3 hours

U.S. History/Government			Department
Choose one course below.
HIST	2763	The United States to 1876	History
HIST	2273	A Survey of African History	History
POSC	2103	Introduction to United States Government	Political Science

Welding Technology Core - 24 hours

Welding Technology Core			Department
WELD	1004	Shielded Metal Arc Welding	Welding Technology
WELD	1104	Gas Metal Arc Welding	Welding Technology
WELD	1204	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	Welding Technology
WELD	1304	Metal Fabrication	Welding Technology
WELD	2004	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding	Welding Technology
WELD	2204	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	Welding Technology

Welding or Technical Related Electives - 15 hours

Welding or Technical Related Electives			Department