2025-2026 Catalog

Welding Technology Associate Degree (A50420)

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I224

3

Major Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
WLD 110Cutting Processes134

2

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes134

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate2911

5

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe1910

4

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate268

4

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate268

4

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications224

3

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy123

2

WLD 151Fabrication I268

4

Other Major Courses

Take 8 credits from

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ISC 112Industrial Safety22

2

MAC 151Machining Calculations123

2

MEC 142Physical Metallurgy123

2

WLD 261Certification Practices134

2

Take 11 credits

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
BPR 111Print Reading123

2

CIS 110Introduction to Computers224

3

MAC 121Introduction to CNC22

2

MAC 122CNC Turning134

2

MAC 124CNC Milling134

2

*WBL XXX: See Work-Based Learning (WBL).

Other Required Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

Or

ACA 122College Transfer Success22

1

 

ACA 220Professional Transition11

1

Total Credit Hours: 66

*Subject to the approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, students enrolled in designated programs of study may have the opportunity to participate in Work-Based Learning with a maximum of 8 credits for applicable associate degree programs, 4 credits for diploma programs, or 2 credits for certificate programs. For students in a registered apprenticeship, credits are increased to a maximum of 16 credits for associate degree programs, 8 credits for diploma programs, or 4 credits for certificate programs.

Recommended Semester Schedule

First Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes134

2

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications224

3

BPR 111Print Reading123

2

MAC 121Introduction to CNC22

2

ISC 112Industrial Safety22

2

MAC 151Machining Calculations123

2

First Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
WLD 110Cutting Processes134

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate2911

5

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate268

4

MAC 122CNC Turning134

2

First Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I224

3

Elective
Humanities Elective

3

Elective
Social/Behavioral Science

3

Second Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers224

3

MEC 142Physical Metallurgy123

2

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe1910

4

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate268

4

Second Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 220Professional Transition11

1

COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

MAC 124CNC Milling134

2

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy123

2

WLD 151Fabrication I268

4

WLD 261Certification Practices134

2