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.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate appropriate safe work habits when operating oxyfuel and electric arc welding equipment.
  • Use proper terminology associated with welding to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
  • Successfully perform welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals and in various situations.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3 credits

MAT 132Applied MathematicsThis course may be offered online

3

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer EssentialsThis course may be offered online

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CORE CURRICULUM 46 CREDITS

DFT 150Fundamentals of AutoCAD

3

GTC 105Manufacturing Materials and Processes

3

WLD 105Oxyacetylene WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 106Basic Shield Metal Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 128Gas Metal Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 202Welding Survey

4

WLD 203Blueprint Interpretation

3

WLD 209Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 210Advanced Shield Metal Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 211Pipe Fitting and WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 212Advanced Shield Metal Arc Welding IIThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 215Welding Design and FabricationThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 217Pipe Layout and FittingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 228Advanced Gas Metal Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

WLD 229Advanced Flux-Cored Arc WeldingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS