Academics
Welding (APWLDT)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description
Some employers require or prefer employees to have an associate degree as a condition for employment or for advancement. Students can earn an AAS in Welding by completing the requirements listed below.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees;
Pennsylvania College of Technology, BS degree.
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Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Welding and Fabrication Dept
- Advisors
- Bradley Hoth, Glenn Kay II, Coley McLean
Requirements
First Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Math * | 3 - 4 | |
| WAF 105 | Introduction to Welding Processes | 2 | |
| WAF 111 | Oxy-fuel Welding | 4 | |
| WAF 112 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| Total | 13 - 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Speech | 3 | |
| WAF 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 3 | |
| WAF 123 | Advanced Oxy-fuel Welding | 4 | |
| WAF 124 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAF 215 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 | |
| WAF 288 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Computer and Information Literacy | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| WAF 200 | Layout Theory Welding | 3 | |
| WAF 210 | Welding Metallurgy | 3 | |
| WAF 226 | Specialized Welding Procedures | 4 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Fifth Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAF 227 | Basic Fabrication | 3 | |
| WAF 229 | Shape Cutting Operations | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 - 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing | 3 - 4 | |
| Total | 12 - 14 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 66 - 69
Footnotes
* MTH 157 is recommended.
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