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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Welding Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore metal cutting processes, blueprint reading, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc welding techniques. This degree prepares students for entry-level careers in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing businesses. An AAS degree in Welding shows employers you are job-ready with quality welding skills, knowledge of job safety, and teamwork and communication skills. Employers will know you have been trained in a Certified Welding Testing Facility by Certified Welding Instructors. You may complete a Welding Fundamentals certificate, enter the workforce, and then return at any time to learn specific skills while pursuing advanced certificates or an AAS degree.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | WEL 100 or MTE 105 | 1 |
| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher, or MAT 121 | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | MTE 106 or WEL 106 | 3-4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| GEN EDU | PHY 105 or higher | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GEN EDU | Approved Elective List:________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | WEL 145/150/230/231/250/251 or 264 | 4 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115, COM 125, or MTE 110 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | WEL 145/150/230/231/250/251 or 264 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of WEL 100 or MTE 105, WEL 101, WEL 103, WEL 110, WEL 125, WEL 124, WEL 104, WEL 225, and WEL 224, you should apply for the Comprehensive Welding Certificate.
Upon completion of WEL 100 or MTE 105, WEL 101, WEL 103, WEL 125, WEL 124, WEL 104, WEL 225, WEL 224, WEL 110, WEL 230, and WEL 231, you should apply for the Pipe Code Welding Certificate.
Upon completion of WEL 100 or MTE 105, WEL 101, WEL 103, WEL 125, WEL 124, WEL 104, WEL 106 or MTE 106, WEL 250, and WEL 251, you should apply for the Metal Fabrication Certificate.