West Virginia University at Parkersburg

School type: Community College

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community and technical college serving the Mid-Ohio Valley. Its Welding Technology pathway includes a 30-credit Certificate of Applied Science that can stack into a 60-credit Associate of Applied Science. Students receive hands-on instruction in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding, along with flame cutting, brazing, equipment care, and fabrication-related work. The certificate culminates in AWS SENSE Level 1 assessment, and the college describes both credentials as preparation for welding certification examinations and employment in construction and manufacturing.

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Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Full-time pathway typically completed in two academic years

A 60-credit applied associate degree that builds on the Welding Technology certificate and prepares graduates… Read full description

A 60-credit applied associate degree that builds on the Welding Technology certificate and prepares graduates for construction and manufacturing work. Students develop hands-on proficiency in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding, flame cutting, brazing, hand-welding equipment, and fabrication-related work. The official program describes practical knowledge for certification examinations, and all certificate credits can apply to the degree.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Parkersburg, WV

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Certificate of Applied Science in Welding Technology

Credential: Certificate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 30 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Full-time completion in one academic year

A 30-credit certificate designed for full-time completion in one academic year. Students learn the principal… Read full description

A 30-credit certificate designed for full-time completion in one academic year. Students learn the principal welding processes through hands-on work in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding, along with flame cutting, brazing, equipment maintenance, and fabrication-related skills. After mastering the processes, students complete the AWS SENSE Level 1 examination. All credits apply toward the Welding Technology AAS.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Parkersburg, WV

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