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Drafting and Design Technology

The Drafting & Design Technology program of study is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. A combination of classwork and laboratory experience is stressed. Instruction includes computer-aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing.

Upon successful completion of this curriculum, the graduate will earn a Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Drafting & Design Technology. The curriculum may also have the option of transfer to a four-year university offering a related course of study thereby leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS).
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Engineering Graphics DDT 1163
  • Construction Standards and Materials DDT 1213
  • Computer Aided Design I DDT 1313
  • *Approved Technical Electives (6)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • Mechanical Design I DDT 1173
  • Computer Aided Design II DDT 1323
  • Architectural Design I DDT 1613
  • *Approved Technical Electives (6)
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Civil Planning and Design DDT 2153
  • Structural Detailing I DDT 2213
  • 3D Modeling DDT 2373
  • *Approved Technical Electives (6)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
Total 15 Hours

(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

*Approved Technical Electives: BOT 1113, 1133, DDT 1143, 1153, 1413, 1513, 1523, 1713, 1813, 2233, 2243, 2253, 2263, 2273, 2353, 2363, 2523, 2623, 2713, 2813, 2823, 291(1-3), ENT 1154, 1183, 1223, 1413, 2243, 2613, IMM 1313, 1373, 2613, WBL 191(1-3), & WBL 192(1-3), or electives approved by advisor.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.