Associate in Applied Science Degree - DRFT.AAS.C42

The Computer-Aided Drafting curriculum is designed to develop within the student the practical skills necessary to enter the rapidly expanding field of CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting). Drafting skills are taught for various fields of expertise. Computer-Aided Drafting graduates are generally prepared to enter computer-aided drafting programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.

Computer-Aided Drafting Core (13 courses)
Credit hours: 44

• DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading
• * DRFT 2114 - Computer-Aided Drafting I
• * DRFT 2124 - Computer-Aided Drafting II
• * DRFT 2134 - Computer-Aided Drafting III
• * DRFT 2164 - Technical Illustration
• * DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting
• * DRFT 2233 - Computer-Aided Drafting Internship or an approved technical elective
• ELTR 1123 - Microcomputer Fundamentals
• ELTR 1402 - Industrial Safety
• CNST 1413 - Introduction to Building Construction
• CNST 1444 - Surveying with Civil Applications 
• MCHN 1214 - Machine Tool I
• MCHN 1311 - Precision Measurement

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16

Complete all four subrequirements:

1. 1. Communications¹ - 6 credit hours
   • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
   • BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
2. 2. Mathematics² course - 3 credit hours
   • * MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
3. 3. Physical Science course - 4 credit hours
   • * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science-Chemistry & Physics
4. 5. Social Science course - 3 credit hours
   • SOCY 2513 - Sociology

Technical Elective (2-6 courses)
Credit hours: 6

Choose six (6) credit hours of technical electives. Any course from the prefixes AIRC, AUTO, CNST, DRFT, DSGN, ELTR, MCHN and WELD may be selected.

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 66

*Course has prerequisite.

¹For transfer students, a higher level English course may be required.

²For transfer students, a higher level mathematics course may be required.

Computer-Aided Drafting
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Suggested course sequence

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an adviser for more information.

Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting

Curriculum code: C96E

The Computer-Aided Drafting certificate curriculum is designed to develop within the student the practical skills necessary for entry into the rapidly expanding field of computer-aided drafting (CAD). Drafting skills are taught for various fields of expertise.

Required courses: (6 courses)
Credit hours: 24

• DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading
• * DRFT 2114 - Computer-Aided Drafting I
• * DRFT 2124 - Computer-Aided Drafting II
• * DRFT 2134 - Computer-Aided Drafting III
• * DRFT 2164 - Technical Illustration
• * DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting

*Course has prerequisite.

Computer-Aided Drafting
Certificate

Suggested course sequence

Certificate options in Computer-Aided Drafting

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses, which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the field of Computer-Aided Drafting. The student may submit a written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Mechanical Drafting (16 hours)
Curriculum code: C96B

DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2114 - Computer-Aided Drafting I	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2124 - Computer-Aided Drafting II	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2134 - Computer-Aided Drafting III	4 cr. hrs.

Architectural Drafting (16 hours)
Curriculum code: C96C

DRFT 1154 - Technical Drafting & Print Reading	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2114 - Computer-Aided Drafting I	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2124 - Computer-Aided Drafting II	4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting	4 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite.