Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - WLD)

The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in almost any facet of the diverse field of welding technology. It addresses the needs of beginners as well as those of experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills and certifications.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 46 CREDITS

DFT 150Fundamentals of AutoCAD

3

GTC 105Manufacturing Materials and Processes

3

WLD 105Oxyacetylene Welding*

3

WLD 106Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding*

3

WLD 128Gas Metal Arc Welding*

3

WLD 202Welding Survey

4

WLD 203Blueprint Interpretation

3

WLD 209Gas Tungsten Arc Welding*

3

WLD 210Advanced Shield Metal Arc Welding*

3

WLD 211Pipe Fitting and Welding*

3

WLD 212Advanced Shield Metal Arc Welding II*

3

WLD 215Welding Design and Fabrication*

3

WLD 217Pipe Layout and Fitting*

3

WLD 228Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding*

3

WLD 229Advanced Flux-Cored Arc Welding*

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS