Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology, AS
Program Summary
The Associate in Science in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology degree shall be awarded upon completion of 60 semester credit hours. This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the drafting and computer design fields. This program emphasizes the theoretical knowledge and practical application 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.
Federal CIP Code: 151302
Florida CIP Code: 1615130202
Admission Information
To be admitted to the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree programs, students must ensure the following documents have been received by the Admissions and Student Records office:
- A PHSC Application for Admission indicating the intent to pursue an AA or AS degree.
- An official high school transcript indicating graduation with a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma.
- An official transcript from each U.S. college or university attended.
Students graduating from institutions outside of the United States must follow the procedures for submitting transcripts outlined in the International Non-Immigrant (F Visa or M Visa) Student Admission section.
Students who have received special diplomas are not eligible for admission to degree programs.
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.
Area III. Natural Sciences
Complete any Area III. Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program requirements.
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.
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