Program Overview

CAD/Drafting Technology Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• 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.

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 computer-aided drafting (CAD) stations.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 15 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:
  • 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.