Dec 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Kilgore College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Kilgore College Catalog

Corrosion Technology, A.A.S.


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This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student for the most common fields of corrosion control and integrity management. This highly specialized degree is suitable for careers in manufacturing companies, operating companies, service companies and government agencies. The program includes hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment and computer-based research. There is an opportunity to become Operator Qualification (OQ) certified by NCCER.  This degree also prepares the student for future certification as a NACE/AMPP Corrosion Technician, NACE/AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1), NACE/AMPP Level I Coatings Inspector, NACE/AMPP Internal Corrosion Technologist and/or NACE/AMPP PCIM Technician (see latest NACE/AMPP certification requirements for details).

First Year


Second Year


Total Hours: 60


Note:


+ Course of study identification number.
*  Refer to Credit for Experience guidelines for certification and/or experience credit. 

** Capstone Experience.

Prerequisite: Student must be TSI complete in MATH, READ and WRIT to enroll in METL classes.

A student who completes the required courses with an overall average of C may receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

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