Drafting Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Program Purpose : The Drafting Technology associate degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that 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 in drafting. Program graduates receive a Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3

SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3

COMM 1109Human Communication

3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 6 Credit Hours

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Technical Drawing I

4

Complete the Following Specialization:

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1107Technical Drawing II

3

DFTG 1109Technical Drawing III

4

DFTG 1111Technical Drawing IV

4

DFTG 1113Technical Drawing V

4

DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG 2020Visualization and Graphics

3

DFTG 2110Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I

2

Choose a minimum of 6 Credits from the Following:

DFTG 2040Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical

4

DFTG 2300Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3

3

DFTG 2400Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4

4

DFTG 2500Drafting Technology Exit Review

3

DFTG 2600Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6

6

Total Credit Hours: 60