Welding Technology, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare the student for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries. The program includes hands-on application of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes.

Academic advisors:

Daniel Hall, (936) 591-9075, dhall@panola.edu
Clint Cassell, (903) 693-2059 or (936) 591-9075, ccassell@panola.edu

Semester I

WLDG 1423 - Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Credit Hours: 4

Semester Hours: 16

Semester II

WLDG 1417 - Layout & Fabrication Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Credit Hours: 4

Semester Hours: 16

Semester III

WLDG 2370 - Intermediate Pipe Welding Credit Hours: 3
WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Credit Hours: 4
Academic Core elective Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credit Hours: 3
or
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 13

Semester IV

ENER 1270 - Employment Success Energy Industry Credit Hours: 2
Language, Philosophy, Culture Credit Hours: 3
WLDG 2453 - Advanced Pipe Welding Credit Hours: 4 *
MATH or Science Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1301 - U. S. History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - U. S. History II Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
or
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Total Hours: 60

*Capstone course