Everything from the bridge you use to the pipeline that brings gas to your home needs to be routinely monitored for safety and stability. Thanks to non-destructive techniques, certified inspectors can carefully identify defects in welded joints before they fail. In the associate’s in Non-Destructive Testing program, you’ll master the major non-destructive testing methods. Learn welding techniques in our newly expanded 55,000-square-foot-plus facility. And gain essential hours towards your American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) certification.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
4
Semesters
19
Courses
63
Credits
Fall 2026
6 courses 15 credits
67% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
4 courses 15 credits
75% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
5 courses 17 credits
60% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
4 courses 16 credits
75% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
Innovative Curriculum
55,000+
Square Foot Facility
Coursework Aligns with ASNT Certification Standards
Explore the possibilities at Penn College including the associate's degree and two competency credentials. Learn what NDT is, take a look inside the lab spaces, and consider a career in this rewarding field.
In this video, you’ll learn about the high demand for NDT professionals and the associate's program at Penn College designed to address the skills gap faced by organizations like nearby Lycoming Engines—manufacturer of piston engines that power half the world’s general aviation fleet.
Get hands-on experience in one of the largest facilities in higher education, using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Non-Destructive Testing student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 118 scholarships.
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Being a part of the AWS allows students to network and learn and sharpen the skills needed for a successful career in the welding industry.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Members of the college’s American Welding Society student chapter and faculty advisor recently volunteered their time and expertise to craft and install a 6-by-9-foot “tree of life” metallic sculpture at a former church.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Penn College offers American Welding Society (AWS) certification testing.
Welding Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Dan Bechek
Sales Engineer / Central PA
Lincoln Electric
Mr. Robert Blauser
Vice President of Operations
GSM Industrial
Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr.
Field Application Engineer
Hobart/Miller Electric
Mr. Jacob D Fisher
Plant Manager
High Steel Structures LLC.
Mr. Eric F Geier
Operations Leadership Rotation Future Leader
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Mr. Matthew Hillyer
Welding Engineer
Johnson Controls Navy Systems
Mr. Michael Sebergandio
Quality Engineer - Welding
Case New Holland
Mr. Brian A Thompson
Owner
Jasper Steel Works, LLC
Mr. Richard Wagoner
Principal Construction Training Leader
UGI Utilities
Ultrasonic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Radiographic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Apprenticeship Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Welding Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Machine Tool Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Polymer Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Welding
Certificate
Polymer Processing
Certificate
Polymer Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
