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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ General Catalog: College Catalog 2024-25 Program: Welding: Fabrication, A.A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Welding: Fabrication, A.A.S.

Total degree hours:  64

This degree program is designed to train students in beginning, intermediate and advanced welding applications.  Students who complete this degree will be qualified for a variety of career opportunities in the welding industry with the ability to secure jobs with competitive pay.  The core courses added to the skill courses will prepare students for future advancement in the industry to include supervisory and management positions.

Program graduates will be able to:

  1. Define and adhere to proper safety procedures in welding environments.
  2. Illustrate knowledge of the proper use and applications of welding equipment according to industry standards.
  3. Identify and employ the appropriate and correct application of blueprints in welding.
  4. Perform basic Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding procedures from flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions according to industry standards.
  5. Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect concern and care for self, others and the environment that reflect current industry expectations.
  6. Illustrate and apply professional employability skills desired by potential employers in the welding field, such as the importance of being timely, quality weld production and effective communication techniques.

The Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Welding certificate programs offer students the workforce skills to perform the essential functions within the scope of practice that an individual desires a career/employment in. The three certificates are “stackable” in conjunction with the five general education courses to complete the AAS degree.

General Education: (16 credits)

Written Communication: (3 Credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1015 - Technical English and Communication Credits: 3(3-0)

Oral Communication: (3 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3(3-0)

Mathematics: (4 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4(4-0)

Business: (3 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3(3-0)

General Education Electives:

Select 3 credits from the following courses:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AAA 1001 - College 101: The Student Experience Credits: 1 (1-0)
AAA 1009 - Advanced Academic Achievement Credits: 3(3-0)
ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3(3-0)
ACC 1012 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting Credits: 3(2-1)
ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 4(3-1)
ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 4(3-1)
ART 1201 - Drawing I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1202 - Drawing II Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1301 - Painting I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1302 - Painting II Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1307 - Watercolor I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1308 - Watercolor II Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1401 - Digital Photography Credits: 3(3-0)
ART 1402 - Film Photography I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1601 - Sculpture I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1602 - Sculpture II Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1604 - Jewelry and Metalwork I Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1605 - Jewelry and Metalwork II Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 1703 - Ceramics I Credits: 3 (1-2)
ART 2407 - Landscape Photography Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 2408 - Studio Photography Credits: 3(1-2)
ART 2603 - Jewelry and Metalwork III Credits: 3 (1-2)
BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3(3-0)
BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing Credits: 3(3-0)
BUS 2026 - Business Statistics Credits: 3(3-0)
CIS 1015 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: 3(2-1)
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications Credits: 3(2-1)
COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credits: 3(3-0)
CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3(3-0)
HWE 1061 - Fitness and Wellness Credits: 2(2-0)
HWE 1068 - Certified Personal Trainer Preparation Credits: 3(3-0)
HWE 2060 - Exercise, Nutrition, and Body Composition Credits: 3(3-0)
HWE 2061 - Exercise and Sports Psychology Credits: 3 (3-0)
PED 1002 - Weight Training I Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 1003 - Weight Training II Credits: 2(0-2)
PED 1004 - Cross Training Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 1010 - Fitness Center Activity I Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 1011 - Fitness Center Activity II Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 1012 - Fitness Center Activity III Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 1013 - Fitness Center Activity IV Credits: 1(0-1)
PED 2037 - Varsity Sports Credits: 1(0-1)
PHI 1012 - Ethics: GT-AH3 Credits: 3(3-0)
SPA 1001 - Conversational Spanish I Credits: 3(3-0)

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Required Courses (48 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
WEL 1001 - Allied Cutting Processes Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 1002 - Oxy-fuel Joining Processes Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 1003 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I Credits: 4(1-3)
WEL 1004 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc II Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 1006 - Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters Credits: 4(1-3)
WEL 1010 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 1011 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc II Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 1024 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I Credits: 4(1-3)
WEL 1025 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding Credits: 4(1-3)
WEL 2002 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 2024 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II Credits: 4 (1-3)
WEL 2030 - Pipe Welding I Credits: 4 (1-3)
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