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Associate
of Applied Science Degree in
Nondestructive
Testing Technology
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree
prepares students for entry-level employment or upgrades employable
skills. The curriculum followed at the various schools that
offer a two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees in Nondestructive
Testing Technology varies slightly from one institution to another.
However, most NDT programs follow a curriculum similar to the
one below.
|
1st Semester
|
Hours
|
Introduction to Nondestructive Testing
|
3
|
Inspection Practices
|
3
|
|
Codes and Practices
|
3
|
Introduction to Microcomputers
|
3
|
|
General Education Elective:
Technical Math or College Algebra
|
3
|
Blueprint Reading
|
3
|
| |
|
Subtotal
|
18
|
|
2nd
Semester
|
Hours
|
Radiation Safety
|
3
|
NDT Radiographic Testing I
|
3
|
NDT Radiographic Testing II
|
3
|
|
Communications Elective:
Technical Writing or Composition
|
3
|
Humanities Elective
|
3
|
| |
|
Subtotal
|
15
|
|
3rd Semester
|
Hours
|
Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing
|
3
|
Advanced Ultrasonic Testing
|
3
|
Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant
|
3
|
Radiographic Testing III
|
3
|
General Education Electives
|
3
|
Industrial Materials
|
3
|
| |
|
Subtotal
|
18
|
|
4th Semester
|
Hours
|
Eddy Current Testing I
|
3
|
Eddy Current Testing II
|
3
|
Advanced NDT Methods
|
3
|
Ultrasonic Testing III
|
3
|
Social Science Elective
|
3
|
|
General Education Elective:
Interpersonal Communications or Speech
|
3
|
| |
|
Subtotal
|
18
|
Total
|
69
|
While not intended for transfer to a baccalaureate
(BA or BS) degree program, all AAS degrees do have limited transferability
of classes. An academic advisor should be consulted to determine
what classes can typically be counted toward a BA or BS degree
should one desire to continue their education beyond the AAS
degree.