General Catalog 2026-2027

Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

DT13

Program Purpose: The Architectural and Engineering Drawing 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 Architectural and Engineering Drawing 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

 

ENGL-1101Composition and Rhetoric

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

POLS-2401Global Issues

3

PSYC-1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI-1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI-2600Introduction to Social Problems

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-2110World Literature

3

ENGL-2130American Literature

3

ENGL-2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3

HUMN-1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC-1101Music Appreciation

3

MUSC-2040History of Popular Music

3

RELG-1101World Religions

3

THEA-1101Theater Appreciation

3

Occupational Courses

DFTG-1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

Complete One the Following Specializations:

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG-1120Print Reading for Architectural Drawing

4

DFTG-1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG-1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG-1133Commercial Drawing I

4

Choose a minimum of 13 Credits from the Following:

DFTG-1105 Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional View

4

DFTG-1180Introduction to Autodesk Fusion

4

DFTG-2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG-2020Visualization and Graphics

4

DFTG-2030 Advanced Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-2400Architectural and Engineering Drawing Practicum/Internship 4

4

INDS-1120Codes and Building Systems for Interiors

3

INDS-1180Materials and Textiles

3

INDS-2400Space Planning

3

INDS-2820Kitchen and Bath Design Studio

3

ACCT-1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

UAST-1100Drone Applications

3

CETC-1114Intermediate Computer Aided Design

4

CETC-1115Advanced Computer Aided Design

4

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

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or

COMP-1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Mechanical Drawing Specialization

DFTG-1102Print Reading for Mechanical Drawing

4

DFTG-1105 Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional View

4

DFTG-1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG-1111Assemblies I

4

DFTG-1113Assemblies II

4

Choose a minimum of 13 Credits from the Following:

DFTG-1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1180Introduction to Autodesk Fusion

4

DFTG-2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG-2020Visualization and Graphics

4

DFTG-2040Advanced Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-2400Architectural and Engineering Drawing Practicum/Internship 4

4

ACCT-1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

ESCI-1020Introduction to GIS

3

MCHT-1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

UAST-1100Drone Applications

3

CETC-1114Intermediate Computer Aided Design

4

CETC-1115Advanced Computer Aided Design

4

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

-
or

COMP-1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Total Credit Hours: 60