Advisor: Clinton Dunn

The Well Construction Technology Program provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the use of rotary drilling and related equipment used in drilling for water, petroleum, ecological, and geo-technical operations. Classroom study covers the rotary rig, power equipment, mechanical maintenance, drilling fluids, hydraulics, and other areas associated with well drilling operations. Laboratory instruction includes hands-on operation of drilling rigs, maintenance of rigs, operation of related equipment, and drilling and completion of various types of wells. Included are basic welding, machine shop operations, hydraulics, and basic industrial electricity.

Graduates of the Well Construction Technology Program are awarded an Associate of Science degree upon successful completion of the two-year program. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for examination for certification with the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). After one year of experience, Well Drilling Operations Technicians are eligible to apply for a Mississippi Water Well Contractor's License. Employment opportunities for technicians may exist in firms specializing in drilling for water, petroleum, environmental, ecological, and geo-technical operations.

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

*Any approved computer elective or competency exam for degree students.

**Approved Math/Science Electives 

• PHY 2243 Physical Science Survey I
• PHY 2253 Physical Science Survey II
• MAT 1313 College Algebra

***Approved Technical Electives

• WCT 291-3 Special Problems in Well Construction Technology
• WBL 291-6 Work Based Learning
• WCT 1123  WCT 1123 Rotary Drilling Safety