The Drafting Technology diploma 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.
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
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 11 Hours
Choose a Specialization – Total of 27 Hours
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Electives – Choose 7 Hours
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Architectural Drafting Electives – Choose 7 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 46
Graduation Plan -Diploma 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
Apply for Graduation
| DFTG 1109 | Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev. | 4 |
| DFTG 1113 | Assembly Drawings | 4 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| Mechanical Drafting Elective | 3 |
Choose One:
| DFTG 1015 | Practical Math/Drafting Tech | 3 |
| Or | |
| MCHT 1013 | Machine Tool Math | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 46
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan - Diploma 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
Apply for Graduation
| DFTG 1133 | Commercial Drawing I | 4 |
| DFTG 1131 | Residential Drawing II | 4 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| Architectural Drafting Elective | 3 |
Choose One:
| DFTG 1015 | Practical Math/Drafting Tech | 3 |
| Or | |
| MCHT 1013 | Machine Tool Math | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 46
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.