Program Description
The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.
Career Information
Occupation
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 5.6% nationally and 4.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $56,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Ubani Ogbonnaya
Program Chair, Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C 2207
404-225-4520
ugbonnaya@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 terms
Program Credit Hours: 66
Estimated Program Cost: $8,310
Required Courses
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication- (3 Credits)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - (3 Credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Social-Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics- (3 Credits)
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts- (3 Credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities-Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Area V – Additional Program Specific Requirements – (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1112 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus | 3 |
Occupational Courses (14 Credits)
Select one of the following Specializations (37 Credits)
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Civil Drafting Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 66
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to competently conduct site surveys.
2. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software.
3. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software.
4. Graduates will be able to assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
5. Graduates will be able to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.