Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science
61 credits
The Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology teaches students how to set up and use various types of welding equipment. Students also will learn how to weld pipe and plate in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 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.
(See also Welding Technology Certificate)
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 13 credits. 1, 2 | 13 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V and VI; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| United States History I | 3 | |
or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Welding Core Requirements | ||
| WELD 1130 | SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) I | 6 |
| WELD 1120 | Print Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 1310 | Metallurgy | 3 |
| WELD 1220 | Pipe Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1140 | GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1155 | GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 2220 | Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 1171 | Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| WELD 2155 | GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 1191 | Welded Art | 3 |
| WELD 2290 | Welder Qualifications | 6 |
| Other Course Requirements | ||
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| or DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| or OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I and demonstrates how to complete an Associate degree in two years. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses and may consider completing General Education courses in the summer.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| WELD 1130 | SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) I | 6 |
| WELD 1140 | GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1155 | GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 3 |
| OETS 118 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| WELD 1120 | Print Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 2155 | GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| PSYC 1110G or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| DRFT 109 or DRFT 114 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals or Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| WELD 1310 | Metallurgy | 3 |
| WELD 1220 | Pipe Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 2220 | Pipe Welding II | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| WELD 1171 | Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| WELD 2290 | Welder Qualifications | 6 |
| WELD 1191 | Welded Art | 3 |
| AREA V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| AREA VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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See the General Education section for a full list.
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