Welding Technology & Fabrication CAS

Certificate of Applied Science Degree

Program Directors: Doug Zander and Todd Reser 

Program Website

CAS Program Application (Fall 2026 Application available February 13, 2026)

The Welding Technology & Fabrication CAS degree is offered onsite.

Note: The Welding program is a limited enrollment program. Interested students must apply for entry into the program. An application packet is available here on the GFC MSU catalog website, the Welding program website or Admissions. 

Graduates are prepared to:

1. Apply and evaluate industry safety practices.
2. Interpret basic blueprints and welding symbols.
3. Practice set up and operation of Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting equipment.
4. Produce rudimentary structural welds using GMAW and FCAW in various positions to meet industry standards.

Graduates are prepared to:

(In addition to Tier I outcomes)

1. Produce Structural welds using SMAW in industry recognized positions to meet qualifying standards.
2. Set up and operate to industry standards Oxy-Fuel, Air Carbon Arc, and Plasma Arc Cutting equipment.
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the welding industry.
4. Demonstrate industry work ethic and professionalism.
5. Apply emerging math concepts and measuring techniques to solve problems related to welding and fabrication.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$4,144
Tools/Clothing	varies
Course Fees	$1,604
Books/Supplies	$715
Total	$6,464

*

Fall 2025 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid

Fall		Credits
First Semester - After Formal Acceptance for the CAS degree
(Students who complete the first semester of courses are eligible for the Welding & Fabrication Tier 1 Certificate of Technical Studies degree)
M 111	Technical Mathematics +	3
WLDG 100	Intro to Welding Fundamentals +	3
WLDG 110	Welding Theory I +	2
WLDG 111	Welding Theory I Practical +	4
WLDG 117	Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols +	2
WLDG 145	Fabrication Basics *,+	2
	Credits	16
Spring
COMX 102	Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace +	1
WLDG 120	Welding Theory II *,+	2
WLDG 121	Welding Theory II Practical *,+	3
WLDG 130	Introduction to Structural Welding *,+	2
WLDG 185	Welding Qualification Test Preparation *,+	1
WLDG 205	Applied Metallurgy *,+	1
WLDG 209	Basic Pipe Welding *,+	2
WRIT 104	Workplace Communications +	2
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	30

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.