Program Overview
The Welding curriculum is designed to provide the student with fundamental theory in the technology of welding processes, metallurgy, and fabrication design. He or she will develop practical skills in drafting, tungsten, and inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing. Students will be required to furnish personal protective equipment and tools. Welding Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter welding programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Additional Program Information
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose two
| WELD2062 | Fillet Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD2072 | Groove Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD2172 | Pipe Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
General education
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
A higher level English course(s) can be substituted for COMM 1603 and/or ENGL 1613.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| WELD1114 | Basic Welding | 4 Credits |
| MCHN1214 | Machine Tool I | 4 Credits |
| COSC1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
Fall semester
Spring Semester
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| SOCY2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| WELD1263 | Metallurgy & Heat Treatment | 3 Credits |
| WELD2224 | Metallic Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD | Welding Special Problems Courses | 4 Credits |
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