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.
* Students must complete one of the following specializations:
- Mechanical Drafting 8M32
- Architectural Drafting Specialization 8AD2
- Civil Technology Specialization 8CT2
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: 16
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.
Basic Skills Core — 8 Hours
Item #
Title
Credits
MATH 1012 or MATH 1013
+
3
Minimum Basic Skills Core Credit Hours
8
Occupational Courses — 11 Hours
Item #
Title
Credits
Occupational Elective (3 hrs)
+
3
Minimum Occupational Courses Credit Hours
11
Occupational Math — 3 Hours
* Choose one of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Minimum Occupational Math Credit Hours
3
Mechanical Drafting 8M32 — 24 Hours
Item #
Title
Credits
Guided Elective - Drafting
+
4
Minimum Mechanical Drafting 8M32 Credit Hours
24
Architectural Drafting Specialization 8AD2 — 24 Hours
Item #
Title
Credits
Guided Elective - Drafting
+
4
Minimum Architectural Drafting Specialization 8AD2 Credit Hours
24
Civil Technology Specialization 8CT2 — 29 Hours
Item #
Title
Credits
Minimum Civil Technology Specialization 8CT2 Credit Hours
29
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation
46