Drafting and Design Technology AAS Degree
Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings and other structures. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.
- Degree Type: AAS
- Not all required courses are available online
- TSI: required
Although not designed to transfer, this AAS degree program leads to an online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree with participating universities. See an academic advisor for more information about the BAAS.
| General Education | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Lang./Phil./Culture or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Social/ Behav. Science | 3 | |
| EDUC-1300 or PSYC-1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Frameworks |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term One | ||
| DFTG-1305 | Technical Drafting | 3 |
| DFTG-1309 | Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| DFTG-1358 | Electrical/Electronics Drafting | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Term Two | ||
| DFTG-2323 | Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| BCIS-1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| DFTG-2321 | Topographical Drafting | 3 |
| MCHN-1320 | Precision Tools and Measurement | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Term Three | ||
| ARCE-2344 | Statics and Strength of Materials (Capstone) | 3 |
| DFTG-1317 | Architectural Drafting, Residential | 3 |
| DFTG-1345 | Parametric Modeling and Design (Capstone) | 3 |
| MCHN-1326 | Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Term Four | ||
| DFTG-2328 | Architectural Drafting, Commercial | 3 |
| ARCE-1315 | Structural Steel Detailing | 3 |
| DFTG-2340 | Solid Modeling/Design | 3 |
| Select One of the Following | ||
| DFTG-2380 | Coop Dftg & Design | 3 |
| Approved Drafting Elective | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |