Program Overview

Drafting Technology, A.A.S.

Program Overview

The Drafting Technology program at Northwest College offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, preparing students for careers in drafting, design, and engineering.

Degree Type

• Associate of Applied Science

Entry Term

• Fall
• Spring

Program Format

• On Campus

Number of Credits

• 60 hours

Program Highlights

• The program provides students with a comprehensive education in drafting, design, and engineering principles.
• Students learn to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and other industry-standard tools.
• The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in drafting, design, and engineering.

Course Sequence

Term 1

• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• ENTK 1710 - Architectural Drafting
• ENTK 2500 - Computer Aided Drafting
• Complete one of the following:
  • HMDV 1101 - General Studies First Year Seminar
  • ES 1000 - Orientation to Engineering Study
• Complete one of the following:
  • MATH 1405 - Precalculus Trigonometry
  • MATH 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MATH 1500 - Applied Technical Mathematics

Total Credits: 13-17

Term 2

• CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems
• CM 0000 - Communication
• ENTK 1720 - Architectural Drafting II
• ENTK 2505 - Computer Aided Drafting II
• GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

Total Credits: 15

Term 3

• CTY 0000 - Creativity
• ENTK 1770 - Structural Drafting
• ENTK 2530 - Computer Aided Drafting 3D
• ENTK 2550 - Civil Drafting Technology
• PNW 0000 - Physical and Natural World

Total Credits: 16

Term 4

• ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics
• GIST 2310 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• ENTK 2540 - Civil 3D Drafting Technology
• ENTK 2685 - Project Drafting
• Complete one of the following:
  • ES 2670 - Practical Surveying
  • ES 2070 - Engineering Surveying

Total Credits: 15-16

Minimum Credits for Degree

• 60

Course Type Key

• FYS=First Year Seminar
• GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM=Communications
• QR=Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW=Physical and Natural World
• HC=Human Condition
• CTY=Creativity
• MR=Major Requirement
• ME=Major Elective
• GE=General Elective

General Education Requirements

• FYS 0000 First Year Seminar
• GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM 0000 Communication
• QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World
• HC 0000 Human Condition
• CTY 0000 Creativity

Academic Advising

• Connect One on One
• College Catalog
• Academic and Career Advising
• Transfer Planning
• Academic Support Services

Faculty

• Robert Townsend, Associate Professor of Drafting Technology

Campus Resources

• Estimate Tuition & Fees
• Paying for College
• Admission Events

Employment Outcomes

• Quality: 9 out of 10
• Value: $6 million+ in grants and scholarships awarded annually
• Experience: A true home away from home at Northwest College