Drafting & Design Technology AAS Degree

Purpose

The associate of applied science degree in Drafting and Design Technology prepares the student for employment in the Drafting and Design Technology field and the related areas of Architectural Design and Documentation, Structural Detailing and Design or Manufacturing Drafting and Design.

Required Courses

• DSGN 1020 - CAD Fundamentals 3 credit(s)
• DSGN 1200 - Structural Steel Detailing I 3 credit(s)
• DSGN 1400 - Manufacturing Design Documentation 3 credit(s)
• DSGN 1610 - Architectural Design 3 credit(s)

• Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)

Select from one of the following specializations:

Note: Only one DSGN AAS degree may be earned by any student

• Architectural Design Specialization  30 credit(s)
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• Manufacturing Drafting & Design Specialization  30 credit(s)
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• Structural Detailing & Design Specialization  30 credit(s)
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Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

• GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 60