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 in various situations with an emphasis on the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW),
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret prints and welding symbols in order to fabricate components.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 15-16 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| OR | |
| MAT 132L | Applied Mathematics with Support Lab | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
*ENG 102 is transferable to Arizona four-year institutions as a general education requirement.
**COM 102 is not transferable to Arizona four-year institutions as a general education composition requirement.
*** CIS 179 is not transferable to Arizona four-year institutions as a general education requirement.
CORE CURRICULUM 45 CREDITS
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS