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Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Department in the College of Business and Industry is part of an exciting and growing campus that is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). If you want a career in a fast-paced, growing field, you have chosen wisely.

Our department strengths include highly qualified AWS certified instructors that have industry and multiple years of teaching experience combined with a personal one-on-one instruction that is not seen in most universities. We have well-furnished facilities that enhance the educational experience, and excellent job placement centers that will either place you in an internship or help you find your first job after graduation.

Welding technology students learn theories and practical skills that prepare them for jobs in the welding field. The emphasis covers layout techniques, blueprint reading, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.

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The Associate of Applied Science in general technology - welding is designed for students to develop skills that meet certain certification test standards for both structural and high-pressure vessel welding. Students will learn basic and advanced skills in Arc, MIG, and TIG welding along with theories and practical application of fabrication and layout. Courses include technical skill proficiencies standardized by the American Welding Society. Click here to learn more.

Arc Welding

This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced Arc welding. The courses may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree. Click here to learn more.

MIG Welding

This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced MIG welding. The courses may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree. Click here to learn more.

TIG Welding

This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced TIG welding. The courses may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree. Click here to learn more.

Welding Layout and Fabrication

This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental coursework in welding and print reading, sheet metal layout and fabrication, and structural and pipe layout and fabrication. The courses may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree. Click here to learn more.

This 32-hour program provides you with fundamental coursework in welding and print reading, Arc, TIG, and MIG Welding, and layout and fabrication. All hours earned with this credential transfer into the A.A.S. program. Click here to learn more.