Stackable Credential: Welding Technology

Students who elect to follow this academic plan may complete the following certificates while completing the requirements for the Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science:

  • Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Certificate of Specialization
  • Welding Technology, Certificate of Specialization
  • Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to confirm course selection and ensure alignment with program requirements and graduation goals.

For additional information about the Welding Technology, Certificate of Specialization, please refer to the Welding Technology, Certificate of Specialization catalog page.

For additional information about the Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency, please refer to the Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency catalog page.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
GE 131 Engineering Technology Orientation1Reading ProficiencyExploratory Course
MTH 140 Intermediate Algebra3Satisfactory placement and Reading Proficiency
WEL 100 Welding Theory2Reading ProficiencyGateway Course, Critical Course
WEL 150 Welding I - Oxy-Acetylene Welding3Reading ProficiencyCritical Course, First 5 weeks
WEL 152 Welding II - Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Brazing, and Soldering2WEL 150 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencySecond 5 weeks
WEL 154 Arc Welding I - Flat and Tee Joints3WEL 152 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyThird 5 weeks
GE 141 OSHA 101Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation for Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Certificate of Specialization.
Credit Hours15
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
Select one of the following:3  
College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 or EML 072 with a minimum grade of "C", or recommendation of department, and Reading Proficiency, or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200)ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
WEL 156 Arc Welding II - Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead6WEL 154 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyFirst 8 weeks
WEL 160 GMAW and FCAW Welding2WEL 156 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyWeeks 9-12
WEL 162 GTAW Welding2WEL 152 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyWeeks 13-14
WEL 163 Large Diameter Welding2WEL 156 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencyWeeks 15-16
Credit Hours15
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement3  
Credit Hours3
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
GE 140 Industrial Occupations Fundamentals3Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation for Welding Technology, Certificate of Specialization.
EE 134 Electric Circuits6MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a minimum grade of "C" or equivalent placement test scores or department approval and Reading ProficiencyCritical Course
GE 101 Technical Computer Applications3Reading Proficiency
GE 135 Blueprint Reading for Engineering Technicians2Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours14
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ME 249 Materials and Metallurgy3Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation for Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency.
Select one of the following:3  
Human Biology (MOTR LIFS 100)Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110)MTH 108 or MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency
GE 240 Product Design and Fabrication4ME 151 or EE 134 or EGR 100 or ME 111 with minimum grades of "C" or department approval, and Reading Proficiency
Select one of the following: 3  
Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or EML 072 or EML 073 or Reading Proficiency
Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110)Reading Proficiency
Interpersonal Communication (MOTR COMM 120)Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours13
Total Credit Hours60