Welding Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree
Manchester Community College – NH (MCC)
Transfer Guide
Established in 1984, the nationally recognized Welding Engineering Technology program is the largest of its kind in the United States. The
program is designed to produce plant-level welding engineering technology graduates who are involved in the concept, design and engineering
of weldments and implementation of welding processes. This overall knowledge of weldments and the ability to engineer welding and joining
systems produces graduatees who are in great demand and highly compensated. As recognition of academic excellence and program quality, in
August 2008 the Welding Engineering Technology program was granted TAC-ABET Accredition from the Technology Accreditation Committee
(TAC) of ABET.
Ferris provides several welding instructional areas including laboratories dedicated to inspection, mechanical testing, robotics, laser processing,
resistance welding and material preparation/fabrication. In addition to core welding classes, courses in material science, computer aided design,
electronics and machine tool disciplines are required and are taught by faculty specialists in those departments.
Ferris General Admissions Criteria for Transfer Students
Welding Engineering Technology Admission Requirements
Transfer Students
• Application for admission submitted by January 15 prior to
Fall term requested
• Associate degree in Welding Technology
• A minimum 3.0 honor point average overall
• Satisfy all pre-requisites to enter MATH 130
• Satisfy all pre-requisites to enter EEET 301 (EEET 201)
• FSU PHYS 211 or equivalent transfer course
• FSU ETEC 140 or equivalent transfer course
• FSU MATL 240 or equivalent transfer course
• FSU ENGL 150 and ENGL 250 or ENGL 211 or equivalent
transfer courses
• 3 credits of an FSU Culture Competency course or
equivalent transfer course.
• 3 credits of an FSU Self and Society course or equivalent
transfer course
• Welding Engineering Technology applicants are required
to achive a minimum score of 70 on the NOCTI Job
Readiness Assessment for Welding (Test Code 4172) in
order to be admitted to welding engineering technology or
pre-welding engineering technology bachelor degree.
Communication Competency Requirements
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
COMM 121
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3
ENGL 113M
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
ENGL 150
English 1
3
ENGL 110M
College Composition I
3
ENGL 211
Industrial & Career Writing
3
ENGL 206M
Professional Communication
3
ENGL 311
Advanced Technical Writing
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
Quantitative Literacy Requirements
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
MATH 115
Intermediate Algebra
4
MATH 151M
Intermediate Algebra
4
MATH 120
Trigonometry
4
MATH 155M
College Algebra with Trigonometry
4
MATH 130
Adv. Algebra-Analytical
Trigonometry
4
MATH 171M
Pre-Calculus
4
MATH 220
Calculus 1
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
Natural Sciences Competency Requirements
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
CHEM 114
Intro. to General Chemistry
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
PHYS 211
Introductory Physics
4
PHYS 135M
College Physics 1
4
Culture Competency Requirements - Minimum 9 credits from 2 different disciplines with 1 course at FSU 200 level or higher
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
Varies
FSU General Education - Culture
Electives
9
Varies
Varies
9
Self and Society Competency Requirements – Minimum 9 credits from 2 different disciplines with 1 course at FSU 200 level or higher
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
Varies
FSU General Education – Self and
Society Electives
9
Varies
Varies
9
Ferris State University General Education Program
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses
Ferris State University and Manchester Community College – Welding Engineering Technology – Transfer Guide
Effective Summer 2020
Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.
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Major Requirements
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
Varies
AAS Welding Technology
Varies
Varies
Industrial Welding Technology
AAS
45
WELD 212
Quality Testing
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 311
Welding Automation & Robotics 1
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 312
Design of Weldments
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 321
Welding Automation & Robotics 2
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 322
Advanced Resistance Welding
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 393
Internship
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 411
Advanced Welding Processes
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 412
Computer Aided Weldment Design
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 422
Material Science
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
WELD 499
Project Engineering &
Management
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
Technical Related
FSU Course
FSU Course Title
FSU Cr. Hrs.
MCC Equiv.
MCC Course Title
MCC Cr. Hrs.
EEET 201
Electrical Fundamentals
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
MATL 240
Introduction to Material Science
4
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
MFGT 150
Manufacturing Processes
2
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
ETEC 140
Engr.Graphics Comprehensive
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
EEET 301
Controls for Automation
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
MECH 250
Fluid Power with Controls
2
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
MFGE 353
Statistical Quality Control
3
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
No Equivalent
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Program Delivery Locations and Contact Information:
Main Campus, Big Rapids
College of Engineering Technology
(231) 591-2511| Welding Degrees Email | Welding Degrees Website | College of Engineering Technology Website
Transfer Partnerships Website
Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main
Campus or at an off-campus location)
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered prior
to completing an application. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular
degree selected. Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective course work may reduce the chance of
completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Once admitted, students must continue to meet with an advisor as they work
toward graduation.
Transfer Student Orientation
All new students to Ferris State University are required to complete an orientation.
Disclaimer
This is a guide for students who plan to transfer to Ferris State University. This guide is not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information
on this guide is subject to change. Students should contact their community college or Ferris to keep informed of changes. Final responsibility for
verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to effective and/or revised date on the bottom of this guide.
Ferris State University and Manchester Community College – Welding Engineering Technology – Transfer Guide
Effective Summer 2020
Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.
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