Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 63-66 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Electives 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| WELD 100 | Structural Welding I | 6 |
| WELD 105 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| WELD 110 | Blueprint Reading (Welding) | 3 |
| WELD 115 | Structural Welding II | 6 |
| WELD 125 | Introduction to Pipe Welding | 3 |
| WELD 126 | Industrial Pipe Welding | 3 |
| WELD 130 | Introduction to GMAW MIG) | 3 |
| WELD 140 | Introduction to GTAW TIG) | 3 |
| WELD 150 | Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 151 | Industrial Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 170 | Welded Fabrication | 3 |
| WELD 211 | Welder Qualification | 6 |
| Total Credits | 63-66 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| WELD 100 | Structural Welding I | 6 |
| WELD 125 | Introduction to Pipe Welding | 3 |
| WELD 130 | Introduction to GMAW MIG) | 3 |
| WELD 140 | Introduction to GTAW TIG) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| WELD 115 | Structural Welding II | 6 |
| WELD 150 | Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 105 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| General Education Elective Course 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| WELD 170 | Welded Fabrication | 3 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1,2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| WELD 110 | Blueprint Reading (Welding) | 3 |
| WELD 126 | Industrial Pipe Welding | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| WELD 211 | Welder Qualification | 6 |
| WELD 151 | Industrial Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 63-66 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.