2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 12, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Welding Technology, A.A.S.


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The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is designed to offer students the necessary skills, technical training related to welding quality, welding metallurgy, and managing complex welding projects for the welding industry. The award embeds the American Welding Society and Schools Excelling Through National Skills Education (SENSE guidelines and specifications) to training student welders for entry-level and advanced welder certifications. The welding industry is fueled by the growth in manufacturing and industrial construction. Specialized skills related to welding metallurgy, welding inspection, and codes/specifications and certifications are in high demand.

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Program CIP Code: 48.0508

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 17


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 14


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS: 60


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.

2 Choose one as the capstone WLDG 1391  or WLDG 2389  

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