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Industrial Sciences and Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Nondestructive Testing Emphasis)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership

Program Description

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is an emphasis area under the Industrial Sciences & Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Nondestructive testing is testing that does not destroy the test object. NDT is vital for constructing and maintaining all types of components and structures. NDT students develop the knowledge and skills required to perform sophisticated testing techniques such as eddy current, x-ray, liquid dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic testing that are currently required in many different industry fields.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

CPSC 1003Introduction to Computers

3
GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3
MD 1073NCCER

3
MD 2603Industrial Safety

3
NDT 1003Radiation Safety

3

Semester II (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3
EE 1003Introduction to Basic Electricity

3
MD 1403Basic Blueprint Reading

3
NDT 1013Radiographic Testing Level 1

3

Semester III (14 hours)

ENGL 2023Technical Writing

3
EN 1003Intro to Engineering

3
MD 1052Intro to Preventative Maintenance

2
NDT 2013Radiographic Testing Level II

3
NDT 2033Ultrasonic Testing I

3

Semester IV (16 hours)

BA 2223Business Communications

3
EM 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4
EN 2043Robotic Applications

3
NDT 2023Magnetic Particle/Liquid Tenetrant

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON 2203Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3
GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3
HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3
HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 2013Social Problems

3

Total Credit Hours: 60