CAD/Drafting Technology Associate in Science Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
CA Certificate of Achievement
CAD/Drafting Technology	18 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Computer-Aided Design	15 units

Career Opportunities

A graduate of CSM’s Drafting Technology program may select from several enviable opportunities. The graduate may immediately enter industry as a draftsperson with the potential to become a designer or may opt to continue their education at a state university for a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, becoming eligible for technical management positions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Apply and integrate computer technology in the form of 2D and 3D CAD software applications to create drafting drawings, presentation graphics and 3D design image models for project solutions which are skills necessary for entry-level employment in the drafting industry.
Use engineering organization standards, technical vocabulary and industry conventions of working drawings for mechanical, structural, architectural and industrial project types.
Communicate effectively in a professional environment and continue growth in professional knowledge and skills.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mechanical Drawing, Art, Computers, Mathematics

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for the California State University and the University of California systems. Consider university majors that may be listed as Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

Drafting is common to all manufacturing and construction activities. The drafter interprets the engineer's ideas, presenting them in the language of manufacturing and construction. Recognized as one of the finest Drafting programs in the state, CSM's instructors have recent industry experience and classrooms are equipped with the latest equipment, including computeraided drafting (CAD) stations.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
DRAF 121	Computer-Aided Drafting I - AutoCAD	3 units
DRAF 130	Mechanical Design with CAD	3 units
DRAF 110	SolidWorks I	3 units
DRAF 111	Solidworks II	3 units
DRAF 113	REVIT	3 units

Required Selective Courses: 3 units, one course from the following:		Units
One course from any of the following disciplines: ARCH (Architecture)		3 units
DGME (Digital Media)		3 units
ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 18

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.