Drafting and Design Technology, A.S.

The Drafting and Design Technology, A.S. degree equips students with technical knowledge and skills that enable them to translate ideas, specifications and calculations to complete accurate working drawings and to use appropriate applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in topographic surveying. This program is great for anyone interested in becoming drafters, computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, CAD specialists, GIS technicians, or assistant to architects, engineers or surveyors.

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Program Overview & Requirements

Program Purpose:
To prepare students with technical knowledge and skills that enable them to translate ideas, specifications and calculations to complete accurate working drawings and to use appropriate applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in topographic surveying. The program prepares for careers like drafter, computer-aided design (CAD) technician, CAD specialist, GIS technician, or assistant to architect, engineer or surveyor.

Program Length:
62 credit hours

Academic Division:
Business, Industry and Technology

Contact:
(850) 201-8352 or techedu@tcc.fl.edu

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General Education (15 credit hours)


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To satisfy State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in any Communications, Humanities, Social Science or Mathematics course used to fulfill general education requirements.

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* Exemption exam available.

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Business, Industry and Technology
P: (850) 201-8352
E: techedu@tcc.fl.edu

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