Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science (0032)
This program is designed to serve those persons who wish to acquire the knowledges and skills provided through the advanced certificate in welding plus the additional elements of related and general education yielding an associate's degree. This program will provide a broad basis of preparation for persons seeking initial employment as well as providing an opportunity for increased competencies and understanding for persons already employed in welding.
Additional Program Considerations
Students attending full-time who begin in spring may not finish in a two-year time frame. All AAS degrees include a required minimum of 15 general education credits.
Articulated AAS Degree Programs
Articulated programs are designed for Richland students who intend to transfer to another institution to complete a four-year degree after earning an associate in applied science degree at Richland.
Success Coaches and other staff in the Student Success Center provide extensive transfer information on Richland’s associate in applied science degree transfer curriculum (2+2) articulated agreements with various baccalaureate institutions.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale-BS Industrial Management and Applied Engineering
Sample Job Titles
Construction steel erector, industrial fabrication heavy, industrial fabrication light, industrial maintenance, robotic welding operators, specialty welding, piping fabrication, welding fabrication supervisors, tank and pressure vessels welding, recreational vehicle design & fabrication, welding instructors