AA/AS in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Computer Aided Drafting and Design teaches students to turn ideas into finished designs, starting with hand sketching and moving toward industry software. Project-based learning encourages students to research, create and collaborate. Labs include equipment such as 3D printers, a CNC mill and laser engravers, and instructors bring experience from industry. The first year provides general grounding, and the second year concentrates on specialties including civil, mechanical, electronic and architectural drafting plus technical illustration. One-year certificate options are also offered, pending financial aid approval. Program maps and catalog entries on the college website outline the courses in sequence. Prospective students can contact the college through an online form to ask for more information, and advisors can explain how the credential fits their career plans. Students should also budget for any program-specific costs listed by the department.