2026-2027 Catalog

Welding Technology Associate Degree (A50420)

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

Take 3 Credits

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking33

3

 

Take 3 Credits

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I224

3

Or

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

Total Credit Hours:15
 

Concentration

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
WLD 112Basic Welding Processes134

2

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe1910

4

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy123

2

WLD 151Fabrication I268

4

Major Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
WLD 110Cutting Processes134

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate2911

5

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate268

4

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate268

4

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications224

3

Other Major Courses

 

Take 8 credits from

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
BPR 111Print Reading123

2

ISC 112Industrial Safety22

2

MEC 142Physical Metallurgy123

2

WLD 261Certification Practices134

2

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

Take 11 credits

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers224

3

MAC 141Machining Applications I268

4

MAC 142Machining Applications II268

4

 

Total Credit Hours: 64

*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
WLD 112Basic Welding Processes134

2

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications224

3

BPR 111Print Reading123

2

MAC 141Machining Applications I268

4

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

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

First Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
Arts/Humanities Elective

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I224

3

Or

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

3

Second Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers224

3

ISC 112Industrial Safety22

2

MEC 142Physical Metallurgy123

2

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe1910

4

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate268

4

Second Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking33

3

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy123

2

WLD 151Fabrication I268

4

WLD 261Certification Practices134

2

MAC 142Machining Applications II268

4