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Computer-Aided Design and Drafting A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer-Aided Design and Drafting webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Computer Aided Design and Drafting. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare 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. Courses that complete the degree, Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award (AOS), Architectural Drafting Certificate (AD), Advanced Architectural Drafting Certificate (AAD), Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award (COS), Civil Drafting Certificate (CD), Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award (MOS), Mechanical Drafting Certificate (MD), and Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate (AMD) are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 1315 – Architectural Blueprint Reading Architecture based coursework (Course also applies to AOS, AD, AAD) OR
- DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching Mechanical based coursework (Course also applies to MOS, MD or AMD)
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 1405 – Technical Drafting Mechanical based coursework (Course also applies to MD and AMD) OR
- DFTG 1417 – Architectural Drafting-Residential Architecture based coursework (Course also applies to AD, AAD, CD)
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (Course also applies to AOS, AD, AAD, COS, CD, MOS, MD and AMD)
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
Technical Elective (one course)* (Course also applies to AOS, AD, AAD, CD, COS, MOS, MD, AMD)
DFTG 1445 – Parametric Modeling and Design (Course also applies to MOS, MD, AMD)
DFTG 2428 – Architectural Drafting-Commercial (Course also applies to AOS, AD, AAD)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better.
* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1315, DFTG 1325, DFTG 1329, DFTG 1330 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 1333, DFTG 1358, DFTG 1391, DFTG 1395, DFTG 2300, DFTG 2321 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 2323, DFTG 2381. The following courses will count toward the Architectural Drafting: DFTG 1330, DFTG 1391, DFTG 2300 (required for Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award), DFTG 2321, DFTG 2323; Mechanical Drafting: DFTG 1329, DFTG 1333 (required for Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award), DFTG 1358, DFTG 1395, DFTG 2323.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 2431 – Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting (Course applies to AAD) OR
- DFTG 2432 – Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (Course applies to AMD)
Technical Elective (one course)**
Technical Elective (one course)**
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
**Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1405, DFTG 1413, DFTG 1417 (required for the Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 1492 (required for Advanced Architectural Drafting Certificate), DFTG 1493 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 2402, DFTG 2419, DFTG 2431, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2435, DFTG 2440 (required for the Mechanical Drafting Certificate).
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if applicable.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 4
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 2380 – Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (Course also applies to AD, AAD, CD, MD and AMD) OR
- Technical Elective (one course)* (Course also applies to AD, AAD, CD, MD and AMD)
Technical Elective (one course)**
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
DFTG 2438 – Final Project-Advanced Drafting This is the capstone experience.
* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1315, DFTG 1325, DFTG 1329, DFTG 1330 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 1333, DFTG 1358, DFTG 1391, DFTG 1395, DFTG 2300, DFTG 2321 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 2323, DFTG 2381. The following courses will count toward the Architectural Drafting: DFTG 1330, DFTG 1391, DFTG 2300 (required for Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award), DFTG 2321, DFTG 2323; Mechanical Drafting: DFTG 1329, DFTG 1333 (required for Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award), DFTG 1358, DFTG 1395, DFTG 2323.
**Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1405, DFTG 1413, DFTG 1417, DFTG 1492 (required for Advanced Architectural Drafting Certificate), DFTG 1493 (required for the Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award and Civil Drafting Certificate), DFTG 2402, DFTG 2419, DFTG 2431, DFTG 2432, DFTG 2435, DFTG 2440 (required for the Mechanical Drafting Certificate).
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, apply for Graduation.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Computer-Aided Design and Drafting A.A.S., Architectural Drafting Certificate, Advanced Architectural Drafting Certificate, Civil Drafting Certificate, Mechanical Drafting Certificate and Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS