Missoula College - University of Montana

Missoula College offers a stackable Welding Basics credential, a one-year Welding Technology certificate and a two-year Welding Technology and Fabrication associate degree. The advanced pathway develops six welding processes and adds pipe welding, fabrication, metallurgy, automated welding systems and certification testing. Industrial Technology certificate and associate instruction is delivered primarily at the West Campus.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology and Fabrication A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: $10,416–$27,436
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two-year semester plan; program often has a waiting list

A 60-credit, two-year associate degree covering oxyacetylene, stick, MIG, flux-core, submerged-arc and TIG… Read full description

A 60-credit, two-year associate degree covering oxyacetylene, stick, MIG, flux-core, submerged-arc and TIG welding. Advanced coursework adds pipe welding, structural qualification work, metal fabrication and design, testing/certification and automated or robotic welding systems, supported by metallurgy, drafting, blueprint and safety coursework.

Offered at

Missoula College West Campus — Missoula, MT

Welding Technology C.A.S.

Credential: Certificate of Applied Science
Program cost: $5,208–$13,718
Processes: Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 32-33 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: One-year, two-semester plan

A one-year, 32-33 credit Certificate of Applied Science emphasizing stick and flux-core welding, fabrication… Read full description

A one-year, 32-33 credit Certificate of Applied Science emphasizing stick and flux-core welding, fabrication basics, metal processes, blueprint interpretation and workplace preparation. The official program overview also describes exposure to multiple arc processes, automated welding systems and an opportunity to qualify to AWS standards.

Offered at

Missoula College West Campus — Missoula, MT

Welding Basics C.T.S.

Credential: Certificate of Technical Studies
Program cost: $2,282–$5,903
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 10 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester

A 10-credit entry-level Certificate of Technical Studies providing foundational welding theory and practice alongside math, writing, workplace… Read full description

A 10-credit entry-level Certificate of Technical Studies providing foundational welding theory and practice alongside math, writing, workplace communication and a technical elective. It is designed for immediate employment and as a stackable entry into the Welding Technology certificate and associate degree.

Offered at

Missoula College West Campus — Missoula, MT

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