Welding Technology A50420

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Number of credit hours required for this program: 65

General Education Requirements

English

Take 3 credits from ENG-111

English-Other

Take 3 credits from ENG-112 ENG-114

Mathematics

Take 3 credits from MAT-110 MAT-121 MAT-171

Psychology

Take 3 credits from PSY-118 PSY-150

Major Requirements

Required Courses

Take 18 credits from WLD-110 WLD-115 WLD-121 WLD-131 WLD-141

Other Major Requirements

Required Courses

Take 21 credits from ISC-121 WLD-116 WLD-151 WLD-251 WLD-262 WLD-265

Computers

Take 2 credits from CIS-110 CIS-111

Welding Electives

Take 8 credits from WBL-113 WBL-120 WBL-122 WLD-132 WLD-212

Student Success

Take 1 credit from ACA-111 ACA-122