Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Associate in Science

Program Summary

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for employment in the drafting and computer drafting fields. The program emphasizes the theoretical knowledge required for a variety of drafting positions in the building and manufacturing industries.

PHSC offers several certificates that can be earned as students work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree in Drafting and Design Technology includes a certificate in AutoCAD Foundations.

Upon completion, students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records office to apply for certificates. Students are encouraged to complete courses in the AS degree.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Requirements

General Education Courses - 18 credits

Area I. Communication and Information Literacy

ENC 1101	English Composition I	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

Area II. Mathematics

Complete any Area II. Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

Area III. Natural Sciences

Complete any Area III. Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Complete one of the following courses.

AMH 2020	History of the United States II	3 cr.
POS 2041	American Federal Government	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

Area V. Humanities

Complete any Area V. Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.

Total Credit Hours:

Technological Fluency

CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		3

Program Core Courses - 39 credits

BCN 1001	Building Construction	3 cr.
EGN 2123	Skills and Design I	3 cr.
ETC 1250	Properties of Materials	3 cr.
ETD 1100	Technical Drawing I	3 cr.
ETD 1530	Architectural Drafting	3 cr.
ETD 2110	Engineering Drafting	3 cr.
ETD 2218	Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing	3 cr.
ETD 2320	Computer Aided Drafting I	3 cr.
ETD 2340	Computer Aided Drafting II	3 cr.
ETD 2381	Computer Aided Drafting for Manufacturing	3 cr.
ETD 2941	Internship in Drafting and Design	3 cr.
ETI 1411	Introduction to Manufacturing	3 cr.
MNA 1100	Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations	3 cr.
Total Credit Hours:		39

Elective - 3 credits

Complete one of the following courses.

EET 1084	Introduction to Electronics	3 cr.
ETI 1110	Introduction to Quality Assurance	3 cr.
ETI 1420	Manufacturing Processes and Materials	3 cr.
ETI 1701	Industrial Safety	3 cr.
ETM 1010	Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation	3 cr.
OST 2335	Business Communications	3 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 60