Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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, and many welding techniques. These welding techniques include shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc. Graduates from this program exit with quality welding skills and the teamwork and communication skills to match. This degree prepares students for entry-level careers in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing. An AAS degree in Welding shows employers you are job-ready with quality welding skills, knowledge of job safety, teamwork, and communication skills.

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First Semester

WEL 1000Safety for Welders

1

WEL 1001Allied Cutting Processes

4

WEL 1003Basic Shielded Metal Arc I

4

WEL 1004Basic Shielded Metal Arc II

4

MATH Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Note: Upon completion of WEL 1000 and WEL 1001, you should apply for the Oxyacetylene Welding Certificate.

Upon completion of WEL 1000 and 8 credits of electives (select two courses from WEL 1001, WEL 1003, WEL 1004, WEL 1024, or WEL 2001), you should apply for the Welding Fundamentals Certificate.

Second Semester

WEL 2001Gas Metal Arc Welding I

4

WEL 1024Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

4

WEL 2003Flux Cored Arc Welding I

4

ENGLISH Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)

3

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note: Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 2001, and WEL 2003, you should apply for the Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding Certificate.

Third Semester

WEL 1006Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters

4

WEL 2024Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

4

WEL 1010Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I

4

PHYSICS Conceptual Physics w/Lab (PHY 1105) or Higher

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Note: Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 1024, and WEL 2024, you should apply for the Gas Tungsten ARC (TIG) Welding Certificate.

Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 1003, WEL 1004, and WEL 1010, you should apply for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate.

Fourth Semester

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course

3

WELDING WEL 1045/1050/2030/2031/2050/2051/2064

3

GEN EDUCOM 1150/1250 or MTE 1110

3

WELDING WEL 2030/2031/2050/2051/2064

4

Total Credit Hours:13

Semester Note: Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 1001, WEL 1003, WEL 1010, WEL 2001, WEL 1024, WEL 1004, WEL 2003, and WEL 2024, you should apply for the Comprehensive Welding Certificate.

Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 1001, WEL 1003, WEL 2001, WEL 1024, WEL 1004, WEL 2003, WEL 2024, WEL 1010, WEL 2030, and WEL 2031, you should apply for the Pipe Welding Certificate.

Upon completion of WEL 1000, WEL 1001, WEL 1003, WEL 2001, WEL 1024, WEL 1004, WEL 1006, WEL 2050, and WEL 2051, you should apply for the Metal Fabrication Certificate.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.