Hands-on training meets real-world leadership preparation

Today’s careers in manufacturing and the trades require highly skilled and trained employees. This innovative program seamlessly combines the best of vocational training and a traditional college education. At Malone, we wholeheartedly believe that God honors the work we do with our hands and with our minds, so as a student at Malone, we will prepare you to fulfill your God-given calling as a leader in the skilled trades.

By enabling trades and manufacturing-oriented students to enroll full-time as traditional undergraduates -- with all of the benefits of college life, including Christian community and formation and the opportunity to participate in NCAA Division II athletics – you can experience the best of both worlds.

If you want to develop skills as a leader in business that will prepare you for a lifetime of fulfilling work in the trade of welding, this program is for you!

After completing industry recognized credentials, generally in 12-18 months, you can enter the workforce immediately into well-paying careers if you choose. Or, you can participate our Learn & Earn program and immediately begin earning an income in a real job while you finish your bachelor’s degree.

Our curriculum was developed in partnership with Morgan Engineering and Ohio Gratings, Inc., and is designed to prepare you for immediate employment in manufacturing and construction. Program courses will prepare you to be job-ready in positions including fabrication, welding, inspection, repair, supervision and management. 

We will also prepare you for The American Welding Society exam so you’re ready to excel in the welding job of your choice.  

What classes will I take?

Your welding coursework includes classes like:

• Basic FCAW (Flux Cored) and GMAW (MIG/MAG) Welding
• Osha 10-Hour Welding
• Intro to Metal Fabrication and Mechanized Welding
• Arc Welding, Thermal Cutting, Basic SMAW Fundamentals
• Aluminum Welding

In addition to welding training, your preparation to be a leader in a business setting includes:

• Principles of Accounting I & II
• Business Law
• Principles of Management & Leadership
• Principles of Marketing
• Christian Ethics: Implications and Applications in Business

Learn & Earn for the Hybrid Trades

Learn & Earn at Malone will connect you with our partner organizations so that you can continue gaining real-world experience while you earn your degree. You can work up to 29 hours a week for 40 weeks while attending classes on a schedule that compliments your Learn & Earn opportunity.

View course curriculum

The Hybrid Trades concentration is nested within the Business Administration major, which consists of Business Administration, Accounting, and Economics requirements. Each course is listed in the official Academic Catalog.

Once in the catalog, you can use the buttons (pictured left) located at the upper right of the page to plan your courses, save courses to your own personalized catalog, print them, and more!