ASU-Mountain Home

A degree in Computer Technology and Networking develops practical skills for troubleshooting, monitoring computers and networks, and ensuring the integrity of devices and data. These professionals are global problem solvers who connect people, places, and things with digital networks. If critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on practical application of skills sound exciting and challenging, Computer Technology and Networking may be the program for you!

In addition to operating welding equipment, welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints. The ASUMH Welding Program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. With 20 credit hours of welding electives, this program gives the student flexibility to develop advanced skills in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.

North Central Arkansas has a rich heritage in the manufacture of fiberglass boats dating back to the 1960s. There are an estimated 2,000 boat manufacturing jobs in the 120-mile radius around Mountain Home, Arkansas. Demand for skilled employees in this industry is 31% higher than the national average for an area this size. The financial impact of these employers is vital to the region and adequate training is necessary to retain and employ current and future workers. Arkansas State University Mountain Home has responded to this need with the launch of its Marine Manufacturing program. This one-of-its-kind program addresses the needs of local industry by integrating basic tools, electrical, gel coat application, masking, and open and closed molded lamination into the manufacturing of boats and other composite based products. The skills taught in this program also apply to automotive, aviation, and other industries.