Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associates of Applied Science Degree in Welding and Joining Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology degree, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors and electives.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
- South Campus (Dublin)
- Jefferson County Center
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology degree program must have good eyesight, math skills, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology degree program have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,043.00
Books & Supplies: $500.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Students must take the following course:
Choose one of the following:
Area III - Natural Science/Mathematics
Choose one of the following:
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
| WELD 1000 | Introduction to Welding Technology | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1010 | Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1030 | Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1040 | Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1050 | Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1060 | Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1070 | Overhead Shielded metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1090 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1110 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1120 | Preparation for Industrial Qualification | 4 | 90 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| XXXX XXXX | Occupational Elective | 3 | |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| WELD 1050 | Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
| WELD 1060 | Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | 90 |
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Choose one of the following:
Semester 4
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Semester 5
| WELD 1120 | Preparation for Industrial Qualification | 4 | 90 |
Choose one of the following: