Welding-General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: Varies according to choice of secondary speciality
Program Description
Students will major in Welding and minor in a secondary specialty specific to their educational and career goals.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience in reading blueprints, cutting and welding plate, mild steel pipe and stainless steel pipe.
Professional Opportunities
Welder, fitter and fabricator
Unique Aspects
Students must be a graduate of a welding technology certificate or diploma program and, aided by their academic advisor, select a secondary specialty that meets their personal and professional career goals.
EEDA Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing
Course Requirements for General Technology in Welding
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
OR
Other Approved Communications
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra (3)
OR
Other Approved Mathematics
Social/Behavioral Science (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
Other Approved General Education Course (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
Primary Technical Specialty: (28)
WLD 103, WLD 106, WLD 113, WLD 115, WLD 117, WLD 132, WLD 136, WLD 208, WLD 212
Secondary Technical Specialty: (12)
Choose from any of the Industrial or Engineering Technology programs
(requires academic advisor approval)
C. Electives and/or Other Hours Required for Graduation
WLD 105, WLD 154 (5)
Electives 10
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 70