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Welding Applications A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Welding Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Welding associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Welding Applications. A student must complete all courses in ONE specialization (MULTIPLE PROCESSES WELDING SPECIALIZATION, PIPE WELDING AND FITTING SPECIALIZATION, or FABRICATION SPECIALIZATION) to be awarded the Welding Applications AAS. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Welding Applications AAS and Level 2 Certificate consist of the same welding courses. The only difference between them is the AAS requires a small amount of additional academic coursework that the certificate does not require. Upon completion, students should possess the skills and knowledge for successful careers in welding. The welding portion of both awards prepares students to successfully apply technical knowledge and skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to join or cut metal surfaces. Students are able to choose from three different emphasis: Multiple Welding Process, Pipe Welding and Fitting, or Fabrication. Courses that complete the degree, Welding Applications Level II Certificate (WA), Rising Welder Certificate (RW) and Structural Welding Certificate (SW) are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
WLDG 1307 – Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
WLDG 1428 – Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
WLDG 1430 – Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
WLDG 1313 – Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- WLDG 1417 – Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA) OR
- WLDG 1434 – Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 2
WLDG 1391 – Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (Course also applies to SW, WA)
WLDG 1457 – Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Course also applies to SW, WA)
WLDG 2447 – Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)) (Course also applies to SW, WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- WLDG 1417 – Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (Course also applies RW, SW, WA) OR
- WLDG 1434 – Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (Course also applies to RW, SW, WA)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. (Course also applies to WA)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
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Meet with your success coach and apply for the Rising Welder Certificate and Structural Welding Certificate.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 3
MULTIPLE PROCESSES WELDING SPECIALIZATION (14 credit hours)
WLDG 2443 – Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Course also applies to WA)
WLDG 2451 – Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to WA)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. (Course also applies to WA)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
PIPE WELDING AND FITTING SPECIALIZATION (14 credit hours)
WLDG 2413 – Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes (Course also applies to WA)
WLDG 1453 – Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Course also applies to WA)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. (Course also applies to WA)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
FABRICATION SPECIALIZATION (10 credit hours)
WLDG 1453 – Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Course also applies to WA)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. (Course also applies to WA)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.
Total Hours: 10-14
SEMESTER 4
MULTIPLE PROCESSES WELDING SPECIALIZATION (10 credit hours)
CHOOSE ONE:
- WLDG 1480 – Cooperative Education-Welding Technology/Welder (Course also applies to WA) OR
- WLDG 1437 – Introduction to Welding Metallurgy (Course also applies to WA) OR
- WLDG 2452 – Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding (Course also applies to WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
PIPE WELDING AND FITTING SPECIALIZATION (10 credit hours)
WLDG 2453 – Advanced Pipe Welding This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
FABRICATION SPECIALIZATION (14 credit hours)
WLDG 2435 – Advanced Layout and Fabrication This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- WLDG 1480 – Cooperative Education-Welding Technology/Welder (Course also applies to WA) OR
- DFTG 1413 – Drafting for Specific Occupations (Course also applies to WA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Welding Applications A.A.S. and Welding Applications Level II Certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 10-14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS