Computer-Aided Drafting Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates of the AAS in CADT will be able to read and create multi-view mechanical and architectural drawings compliant to industry.
  2. Graduates will be able to develop two-dimensional drawings using CAD software.
  3. Graduates will be able to prepare detailed architectural construction drawings using computer-aided software.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
MATH-1314College Algebra3
DFTG-1405Introduction to Technical Drawing4
DFTG-1409Basic Computer-Aided Drafting4
DFTG-1491Special Topics: Drafting and Design Technology4
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1301Composition I3
DFTG-1417Architectural Drafting - Residential4
DFTG-2421Topographical Drafting4
DFTG-2440Solid Modeling/Design4
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
SPCH-1315Public Speaking3
or
SPCH-1318Interpersonal Communication3
DFTG-2428Architectural Drafting - Commercial4
ARCE-1352Structural Drafting3
DFTG-1430Civil Drafting4
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
XXXX-X3XXSocial and Behavioral Sciences Elective3
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
or
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3
DFTG-2323Pipe Drafting3
DFTG-2432Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting4
DFTG-2386Internship - Drafting and Design Technology3

Notes

MATH-1314, ENGL-1301, DFTG-1405, DFTG-1409, DFTG-1491, DFTG-1417, DFTG-2421, DFTG-2440, SPCH-1315, SPCH-1318, DFTG-2428, ARCE-1352, DFTG-1430, DFTG-2323, and DFTG-2432: Grade of C or better is required for graduation

XXXX-X3XX (Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective), and XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 25, 2026 Official catalog page