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Drafting

Technical Certificate

Career Program - 31 Semester Hours

English: 3 hours
Three hours of English courses must be selected from the following list:
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
Mathematics Courses: 3 hours
Three hours of mathematics courses must be selected from the following list:
____ MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH   (Any Higher Level Math) 3 credit hours
Business: 3 hours
____ BUS 1213 Computer Applications 3 credit hours
Technical Core: 8 hours
____ DRT 1004 Computer Aided Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 1204 3-Dimensional Drafting 4 credit hours
Related Electives: 14 hours
Fourteen hours of electives must be selected from the following list:
____ DRT 1304 Residential Drafting I 4 credit hours
____ DRT 1504 Advanced Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2003 Structural Steel Drafting/Detailing 3 credit hours
____ DRT 2304 Residential Drafting II 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2314 Machine Drafting 4 credit hours
____ DRT 2423 Specialty Drafting 3 credit hours

Students are encouraged to take ACAD 0411 College Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

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After UACCM

Students completing a technical certificate in drafting have the basic skills needed to pursue a career in mechanical and residential drafting.

Hints

  • Prospective drafters should be able to 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

UACCM has credit-transfer agreements with the Conway Area Career Center, Russellville Area Career Center and River Valley Technical Center.

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