Welding and Fabrication– Associate of Applied Science

Learn various welding and pipe fabrication techniques. Complete this program in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment as a welder.

Academic Options: Transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.

Locations: Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information:
Division Dean: 206-7134
Lead Faculty: 206-7159

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Education Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Select a course to fulfill C or G requirement.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		3
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Subtotal		15
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
WLD 110	Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding	4
WLD 115	Blueprint Reading/Estimating	4
WLD 119	Pattern Layout for Pipe and Structural Welding	4
WLD 160	Arc Welding	4
WLD 250	Pipe Welding	4
WLD 261	Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WLD 262	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WLD 263	Layout and Fabrication Welding	4
Subtotal		32
Required Support Courses
CAD 101	Computer Aided Drafting Fundamentals	4
GTM 105	Applied Technical Mathematics	3
ELEC	Technical Electives***	6
Subtotal		13
Total		60

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Computer and Information Literacy - CSA 101.

** In the general education categories, select at least one course marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).

*** Complete 6 credit hours from the following: OAP 111A, BCT, CAD, CSA, MAC, MGT, WLD.