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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Develop and maintain quality control programs in the areas of Visual (VT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), and Radiographic (RT) Testing. 
  • Set up and calibrate NDT equipment, as well as interpret and evaluate results based upon nondestructive testing methods with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications. 
  • Prepare to be a nondestructive inspection technician in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certification examination recommendations.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Non-Destructive Test and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Communication

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

WR 121 or higher will also fulfill program requirements.

Human Relations

MT3. 802Customer Svc for Technicians

3

Core Courses

HD 120Destination Graduation

1
or
HD 121Destination Graduation CTE

1
MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2
NDT 100Intro to Nondestructive Test

3
NDT 110Visual Inspection

5
NDT 121Liquid Penetrant Level I & II

4
NDT 125Magnetic Particle Testing Level I and II

4
NDT 130Radiation Safety Training

5
NDT 140Radiographic Testing Level I

5
NDT 150Ultrasonic Testing Level I

5
NDT 160Introduction to Metallurgy

5
NDT 240Radiographic Testing Level II

5
NDT 250Ultrasonic Testing Level II

5
NDT 255Ultrasonic Testing Immersion

4
NDT 260Intro to Phase Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

5
NDT 270Computed Radiographic Testing Level I

5
NDT 275Digital Radiography Level I

5
NDT 278Nondestructive Testing Review

4
WD4. 151Welding I

2
WD4. 258Basic Print Reading: Welders

3
NDT 280CWE Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation

1-12
Electives

4

Students must take a minimum of 3 credits of NDT 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Refer to the list below for Approved Electives.

Approved Electives

MA3. 397BManufacturing Processes II

2
MA3. 398BManufacturing Processes III

2
WD4. 152Welding II

2
WD4. 154Welding Seminar

1
WD4. 156Machinery Operation Maintenance

3
WD4. 242Fab & Repair Practices I

4

Total Credit Hours: 94