Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree will allow the student to learn the basics of welding and prepare them for a job as a beginning welder or an entry level management position in a welding shop.
Course Requirements:
Semester 1
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| WEL 100 | Safety for Welders | 1 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 113 | Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting | 2 |
| WEL 130 | Maintenance Welding | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 2
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 111 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 180 | Internship | .5-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 3
| WEL 201 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 203 | Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 105 | Career Communications | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester 4
Total Credit Hours: 63
Code: M_AAS_WTC