The Drafting Technology Associates of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Program Entry Requirements:

Minimum Age Required: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required? Yes

 

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading 70
English 32
Mathematics 26

 


General Education Core
Course Number
Course Name Hours
Area I - Language Arts and Communication
ENGL 1101

Composition and Rhetoric
3
Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences


Select from Area II 3
Area III - Science and Mathematics

MATH1111

College Algebra
3

Select One of the following:
MATH1112
Trigonometry 3
MATH1113

Pre-Calculus
3
Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts



Select from Area IV
3


Total General Education Hours 15



Occupational Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
COMP1000 Introduction to Computers 3
DFTG 1101
CAD Fundamentals
4
DFTG 1103
Technical Drawing I
4




Choose One of the Following Specializations:

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1105
3D Mechanical Modeling
4
DFTG 1107
Technical Drawing II
3
DFTG 1109
Technical Drawing III
4
DFTG 1111
Technical Drawing IV
4
DFTG 1113
Technical Drawing V
4

Select a Minimum of 15 Credits from the Following:

DFTG 2010
Engineering Graphics
4
DFTG 2110
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I
2
DFTG 2300
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3
3
DFTG 2400
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4
4
DFTG 2500
Drafting Technology Exit Review
3
DFTG 2600
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6
6
DFTG 2020
Visualization and Graphics
3
DFTG 2030
Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural
4
DFTG 2040
Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical
4
DFTG 2120
Print Reading for Architecture
3
DFTG 2130
Manual Drafting Fundamentals
2
DFTG 2210
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II
2




Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1125
Architectural Fundamentals
4
DFTG 1127
Architectural 3D Modeling
4
DFTG 1129
Residential Drawing I
4
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II
4
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I
4

Select a Minimum of 14 Credits from the Following:

DFTG 2010
Engineering Graphics
4
DFTG 2110
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I
2
DFTG 2300
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3
3
DFTG 2400
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4
4
DFTG 2500
Drafting Technology Exit Review
3
DFTG 2600
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6
6
DFTG 2020
Visualization and Graphics
3
DFTG 2030
Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural
4
DFTG 2040
Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical
4
DFTG 2120
Print Reading for Architecture
3
DFTG 2130
Manual Drafting Fundamentals
2
DFTG 2210
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II
2




Occupational Course Hours: 45



Total Hours:

60

Program Length: 3 Semesters