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Associate of Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Applied Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Manufacturing Technology, 64 semester credit hours.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Welding Technology
Manufacturing Technology. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including MAMT 105 Print Reading and Sketching. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Entry-level welder
Shop-hand
Material-handler fitter
Fabricator
GTAW welder
SMAW welder for pipe

Curriculum

ELCE 124 Electrical Safety
MAMT 105 Print Reading and Sketching
MAMT 101 Introduction to Manufacturing
MAMT 260 Properties of Materials
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WELD 111 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
WELD 114 Oxy-Fuel Welding & Brazing
WELD 117 Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting
WELD 133 Fabrication & Blueprints for Welders
WELD 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding
WELD 230 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 240 Pipe Welding

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	64
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.