Associate Degree
Table Rock Campus
Redwood Campus
Schedule Overview
This is a two-year course of study. Each term will build on previous learning as you move to more advanced projects. Along the way, you will also study machine tooling on the lathe, blueprint reading, technical writing, safety and first aid. Based on your goals, you may choose from many electives including hydraulic systems, CAD and laser cutting.
Along the way, you’ll learn:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Fabrication skills
- Blueprint reading
As you near graduation, you will do a capstone project and learn welding in a real-world setting through cooperative work experience.
Upon completing the program, you will be qualified to test for:
- Certification to the American Welding Society (AWS)
- D1.1-06 Structural Steel Welding Codes
- AWS D1.3-08 Sheet Steel Welding Code
You will also be ready to test to certify as:
- Pipe welders to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
- Section IX Welding Code.
- Level I Entry Level and Level II Advanced Level Welder by the AWS EG2.0 and 3.0 welder training programs.
Graduation Requirements
The Industrial Welding Technology AAS degree requires completion of 90-91 program credits and 4 prerequisite credits, which may be waived based on placement. Students must complete all courses outlined in this program with a grade of “C-” or better to earn a degree. Some required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates whether a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or a better grade.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor or faculty advisor before beginning any coursework.
See the Program Map link in our academic catalog for specific course requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning
The Industrial Welding Technology (Degree) program may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning, meaning your work experience, training or other learning outside the classroom could count for college credit — helping you save time and reduce costs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
College is an investment in your future, and there are ways to make it more affordable. Rogue Community College can assist you with information about federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans, as well as scholarship opportunities, work-study, student employment and payment plans.
Visit our Cost & Aid page to learn more about tuition, fees and the financial support options available to you.