2024-2025 Course Catalog

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 Welder, Industrial Fabrication Light Welder, Industrial Maintenance Worker, Robotic Welding Operator, Specialty Welder, Piping Fabricator, Welding Fabrication Supervisor, Tank and Pressure Vessels Welder, Recreational Vehicle Design & Fabrication Welder, Welding Instructor