Welding Technology, AAS
The Welding curriculum is designed to provide the student with fundamental theory in the technology of welding processes, metallurgy, and fabrication design. He or she will develop practical skills in drafting, tungsten, and inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing. Students will be required to furnish personal protective equipment and tools. Welding Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter welding programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Additional Program Information
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.
This program has the General Education Core Curriculum built in. It is part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and accepted at more than 50 private and public colleges. So, you won't have a problem transferring to participating colleges and universities. To choose the classes which are part of GECC and IAI, talk to an advisor at KCC.
If you already know which college you want to go to, you should also talk to someone there. Some colleges have selective admissions, so find out what you need to do and follow their steps.
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