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Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technology: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study

Welding Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Welding Technology program is a preparation program which offers students competencies to prepare for code exams. This allows students with varying degrees of competencies to enter the program and progress at their own pace. Students are encouraged to obtain as many lab hours as possible to ensure their skill development.

Salary: $26,310–$39,149 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Average or slightly slower growth through 2014

Good To Know: Certification required for many jobs

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Technology Division.


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Total Requirements: 63 credits

 
Program Requirements 39 Credits
DFT 100 Basic Drafting Principles 3
WELD 211 Welding I 3
WELD 212B Welding I Practice 2
WELD 221 Welding II 3
WELD 222B Welding II Practice 2
WELD 231B Welding III 3
WELD 232B Welding III Practice 2
WELD 241B Welding IV 3
WELD 242B Welding IV Practice 2
WELD 250B Welding Certification Preparation 1–12
 
Program Electives
Choose 4-11 credits from the following:
ET 131B Electronics I 4
MTT 105B
or WELD 151B		 Machine Shop I
Metallurgy I		 3
WELD 224B Welding Projects 1–6
WELD 290B Internship in Welding 1–4
WELD: Related Welding Courses 1–3
 
General Education Requirements 24 Credits
English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108; must include a writing course) 6
Human Relations Requirement (Recommended: BUS 110B) 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirement 3
Science Requirement 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.
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