Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology Welding Option ________________________________________________ The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology allows the blending of a technical certificate with general education courses to form a degree that consists of applied technologies. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in welding. Students will develop skills to meet certain certification test standards for either manufacturing or pipe welding. Students will be better prepared to assume positions that require an understanding of fabrication and layout. General Education Core: EN 12003 English Composition I EN 12013 English Composition II CS 11033 Computer Fundamentals MA 14073 Mathematical Applications OR MA 14043 College Algebra SP 22063 Human Relations OR SP 12103 Introduction to Speech Communications Total Credit Hours
Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 3 15
Division Requirements: CE 11003 Workplace Essentials Total Credit Hours
3 3
Welding Major Requirements WE 17001 Oxygen/Acetylene Safety & Orientation WE 17013 Blueprint Reading for Welders WE 17034 Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe Welding WE 17044 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Pipe Welding WE 17064 Gas Metal Arc Welding WE 17074 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Manufacturing WE 17084 Flux Cored Arc Welding WE 17094 SMAW Structural Welding (Partial Joint Penetration) WE 17104 SMAW Structural Welding (Complete Joint Penetration) Total Credit Hours
1 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 32
Approved Electives*
10
Total Degree Credit Hours
60
*Approved electives may also be chosen from courses with the following prefixes: AC, BU, CE, EL, ES, IS, ME, and MG as approved by the Dean for Economic Development. Elective credit for appropriate experiential learning will also be considered. * Note: Students must earn a “C� or better in English Composition I, English Composition II, and the math requirement to receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree
Minimum Scores Required Math ACT 15 COMPASS (A) 18 (P) 27
89
English Reading 15 49
15 70