Degrees and Certificates
The Welding department offers a variety of Associate Degrees and Certificates to choose from. In most cases, the courses in the Certificates can be applied toward the Associate Degrees. Please be aware that there have been important changes to many Welding awards which became effective in Fall 2011. The capstone courses for all associate degrees and the Pipe Welding Certificate have changed. Please see the 2011-2012 catalog for current information. You may also view these flow charts:
Please be sure to take welding courses in the order listed! It is important that you take the required prerequisites before registering for a class. (See: Code Welding Prerequisite flow chart; Art Metals Prerequisite flow chart)
Follow the links below for helpful degree planning worksheets:
Associate of Applied Science Degrees:
Code Welding AAS
Art Metals: Metal Sculpture Specialization
Art Metals: Metalsmithing Specialization
Certificates:
Plate Welding
Pipe Welding
Inert Gas Welding (Marketable Skills Award)
Ultrahigh Purity Piping
Inspection
Art Metals: Metal Sculpture
Art Metals: Metalsmithing
Associate Degrees at ACC include a variety of General Education courses from the Core Curriculum. For details, click General Education Courses.