Degree Requirements

Drafting Technology

 
 
Career Program - 60-62 Semester Hours
General Education Courses: 12-14 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
OR ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math
AND ELECTIVE (See Electives Available)
OR MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hours
AND MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry 3 credit hours
____ UACC 1002 Freshman Seminar (if required) 2 credit hours
Business Courses: 3 hours
____ BUS 1213 Computer Applications 3 credit hours
Technical Courses: 30 hours
____ DRT 1004 Computer Aided Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 1204 Parametric Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 1304 Residential Drafting I 4 credit hours
____ DRT 1504 Advanced Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2304 Residential Drafting II 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2314 Machine Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2413 Structural Drafting 3 credit hours
____ DRT 2423 Specialty Drafting 3 credit hours
Social Science Electives: 3 hours
Three hours of social science electives must be selected from the following list:
____ ANTH 2333 Introduction to Anthropology 3 credit hours
____ CRIM 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2453 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2463 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
____ GEOG 2013 Regional Geography of the World 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1003 Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1013 Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2003 United States History I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2013 United States History II 3 credit hours
____ PSCI 2003 American Government 3 credit hours
____ PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2023 Social Problems 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2043 Marriage and the Family 3 credit hours
Related Electives: 12 hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours

(Students are required to take Freshman Seminar if they score below a 19 on the ACT test in reading, math or writing or comparable scores on the COMPASS test. )

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This program is broad-based and covers a wide range of drafting experiences including basic drafting fundamentals; computer-aided 2D and 3D techniques; residential and structural drafting; machine drafting; and experiences with pipe, electrical, sheet metal, and welding drafting techniques.
After UACCM

Graduates are employed as:

  • Draftsman
  • Drafting technicians
  • Drafting designers
  • Architectural designers
  • Structural technicians
Hint
  • Prospective drafters should be able to draw freehand, three-dimensional objects and do detailed work accurately and neatly.
  • Students should have a basic understanding of mathematical concepts, including geometry and trigonometry.
  • Drafters should have good interpersonal skills because they work closely with engineers, surveyors, architects, and other professionals.
Note
  • Students need to complete all developmental courses before attempting program specific courses.
  • Computer Aided Drafting should be taken the first semester that program specific courses are taken.
  • Electives in support of this program are selected in consultation with the program advisor and are designed to support the major.
  • UACCM has credit-transfer agreements with the Russellville Career Center and River Valley Technical Center.
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