Associate of Applied Science Degrees

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The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who desire a program of study leading to job preparation for entry into the work force. Generally, Associate of Applied Science degrees do not transfer into four-year programs, but some of the courses may transfer.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

ASU-Searcy Campus

See the Occupational Technology Division or page 120 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Terry McKinney
Phone: (501) 724-3614
E-mail: tmckinney@searcy.asub.edu
Location: ASU-Searcy Campus

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries.

The program includes hands-on application of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes, in all positions, using pipe, plate and structural shapes.

The requirements for this program enable the individual to earn several welding certifications.

Total for Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology: 61 hours

General Education Core (21 credit hours)

ENG 1003 Freshman English I
ENG 1013 Freshman English II OR
ENG 1033 Technical Writing & Communication
MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I
PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology OR
SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology
HIST 2763 United States to 1876 OR
HIST 2773 United States Since 1876 OR
POSC 2103 U.S. Government
SPCH 1203 Oral Communications

Technical Related Core (8 credit hours)

EGT 1104 Basic Drafting
EGT 1124 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design

Welding Technology Core (32 credit hours)

WELD 1004 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WELD 1104 Gas Metal Arc Welding
WELD 1204 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 1304 Metal Fabrication
WELD 2004 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WELD 2104 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
WELD 2204 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 2304 Advanced Metal Fabrication

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