This degree or certificate is designed to train students in all fundamental processes
of welding including Oxy/Acetylene, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Arc, and Tungsten Inert
Gas (TIG). Students prepare to successfully pass the American Welding Society (AWS)
certification exams and enter this in-demand workforce.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the skills
necessary to read engineering drawings and solve technical mathematics problems as
they relate to welding tasks; complete introductory and advanced level welding projects
using various techniques and procedures; and discuss metallurgical concepts, heat
treating procedures, and machine tool technology concepts.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ENGR 102 |
Engineering Print Reading for Industry |
3 |
| WELD 117 |
Introduction to Welding |
2 |
WELD 118
or
WELD 121 |
General Welding
or
Occupational Welding I
|
2
or
3 |
| WELD 122 |
Occupational Welding II |
3 |
| WELD 123 |
Occupational Welding III |
3 |
| WELD 124 |
Occupational Welding IV |
3 |
WELD 125
or
WELD 126 |
Advanced Welding Procedures
or
Occupational Welding Certificate Shop
|
1
or
1 |
| MTLGY 150 |
Principles of Metallurgy and Heat Treating |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
20-21 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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