Welding Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

Depth of training required for entry into the welding occupation depends on the specific needs of employers. In this program, theory and many hours of practice are combined to lead to either the certificate or the Associate of Applied Science degree levels of competency. A broad background allows the student to meet the needs of various graduate employment goals. The lab facility at the Springfield campus is certified by the American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 Street #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672, (800) 443-9353.

Welding Technology Program Requirements

WLD 230 Industrial Welding Specialist (20-Week Welding) satisfies completion of WLD 111, WLD 112, WLD 113, WLD 114, WLD 130, WLD 221, WLD 222, WLD 223, WLD 224 toward the AAS in Welding Technology.

WLD-111 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Credits: 4
WLD-112 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 4
WLD-113 Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding Credits: 4
WLD-114 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credits: 4
WLD-130 Print Reading for Welders Credits: 2
WLD-221 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Credits: 4
WLD-222 Advanced Gas Metal/Flux Cored Arc Welding Credits: 4
WLD-223 Advanced Pipe and Tube Welding Credits: 4
WLD-224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credits: 4
WLD-225 Welding Inspection Technology I Credits: 3
WLD-226 Welding Inspection Technology II Credits: 3
WLD-235 Fabrication and Finishing Credits: 4
WLD-290 Co-Operative Ed/Intern/Related Elective Credits: Variable Credits: 1-3

General Education Requirements

ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
HLT-101 Lifetime Wellness Credits: 2
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
TEC-108 Applied Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 (or MTH 105 or higher)
Communications Elective Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

Related Electives: May choose courses from the following program areas: CST, DDT, IMT, MTT, WLD