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.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: 61 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
- Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland
Sample Job Titles
Construction Steel Erector, Production Welder, Industrial Fabrication Heavy Welder, Industrial Fabrication Light Welder, Industrial Maintenance Worker, Robotic Welding Operator, Specialty Welder, Piping Welder, Welding Fabrication Supervisor, Tank and Pressure Vessels Welder, Welding Instructor
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
Curriculum Requirements
General Education Electives
Number of Credit Hours Required: 3.00
Required Courses
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
| COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| ENGL 105 | Technical Writing in the Workplace | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| WELD 215 | Pipefitting Applications | 4.0 |
| WELD 243 | Aluminum and Stainless Steel Welding | 4.0 |
| WELD 245 | GMAW/FCAW Pipe Welding | 3.0 |
Summer Semester
| WELD 290 | Work Exp Practicum & Seminar | 3.0 |
| Or | |
| WELD 295 | Workplace Simulation and Project | 3.0 |
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