Computer-Aided Design and Drafting A.A.S.

Location(s): Eastfield, Mountain View

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Eastfield and Mountain View campus only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CADD.17

This program prepares the student for employment in a wide range of industries as a CAD operator, printed circuit board designer or technician. Information in related fields is provided to enable the student to work effectively with engineers, technologists, architects and professional staff. Enrollment in CADD cooperative work experience courses (co-op) provides students with on-the-job experience while in the program.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +
DFTG 1445 - Parametric Modeling and Design (4 Credit Hours)
DFTG 2428 - Architectural Drafting-Commercial (4 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Semester 3

Elective - Social/Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours) ++++
DFTG 2431 - Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting (4 Credit Hours)
OR
DFTG 2432 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (4 Credit Hours)
Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (4 Credit Hours) ++
Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (4 Credit Hours) ++
Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours) +++

Semester Total: 18 Credit Hours

Semester 4

DFTG 2380 - Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (3 Credit Hours)
OR
Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +
Elective - Technical Elective (one course) (4 Credit Hours) ++
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours)
DFTG 2438 - Final Project-Advanced Drafting (4 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours

Electives

+Technical Elective

Must be selected from the following:

++Technical Elective

Must be selected from the following:

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts .

++++Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science .

Note(s)

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.