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Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Welding

Associate of Applied Science
Wytheville Community College

The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Welding (718-06) provides flexible alternatives for meeting student and employer needs. This program features a combination of Welding and General Education courses designed to meet educational and employment goals. You must complete two approved career studies certificates along with additional core and general education courses. Curriculum will be approved by the Chief Academic Officer or designee to ensure a coherent plan of study.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Welding is designed to provide students with the technical skills for employment in the welding field. This degree is a G3 program with stackable certifications. Completion of Level one and Level II students will have the opportunity to earn the following credentials: OSHA, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, and NC3 certificate for each Welding and Cutting Process. Students will be instructed in methods that meet industry and American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights The welding certificate program provides a firm foundation of skills on which students will be able to build their career. This curriculum provides both hands-on training and a detailed knowledge base in the most prevalent welding and cutting processes used today.
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Welding I
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Welding II
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Welding
65
Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies Welding
65
Res & GPA Req Tech Studies 718-06
65
SDV 100 Orientation Requirement
1
SDV 100 Orientation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 111 Requirement
3
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Electives -Tech Studies 3 Credits
3
Social Science -Tech Studies 3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CSC classes for 718
34
CSC classes for 718
34
Earn 34 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL199 - Seminar and Project
3
WEL199 - Seminar and Project
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 209 Requirement
3
MAC 209 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL298 - Seminar and Project II
3
WEL298 - Seminar and Project
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 113 Requirement
3
ENG 113 - Technical-Profession
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL250 - Welding Quality Control and Inspection
3
WEL250 - Wel Quality Control
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Wytheville Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
80
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? WCC offers a wide range of programs:  transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live.  WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community.  We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings.  
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
47-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-1011.03Solar Energy Installation ManagersDirect work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.Construction and Extraction Occupations
51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersUse hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.Production Occupations
51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSet up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 65 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Welding at Wytheville Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $167 Per Credit $10,855 $0 $10,855
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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