The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator, 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.
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 6 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 8 Hours
Choose a Specialization – Total of 37 Hours
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Electives – Choose 17 Hours
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Architectural Drafting Electives – Choose 17 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Graduation Plan Degree in Drafting Technology (Mechanical Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus | 3 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Mechanical Drafting Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
MATH 1113 Pre-Req: Math 1111 + Regular Admission
Total Credit Hours: 60
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan Degree in Drafting Technology (Architectural Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
| DFTG 1133 | Commercial Drawing I | 4 |
| DFTG 1131 | Residential Drawing II | 4 |
| DFTG 2120 | Print Reading for Architecture | 3 |
| Architectural Drafting Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus | 3 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Architectural Drafting Electives | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
MATH 1113 Pre-Req: Math 1111 + Regular Admission
Total Credit Hours: 60
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.