Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Certificate

Offered at the Levelland Campus
This certificate program focuses primarily on Computer-
Aided Drafting of Architectural and Mechanical structures. The
certificate introduces students to essential elements of a CADD
specialist’s education. Individuals completing this certificate
program are qualified to enter the workforce as entry-level
Computer-Aided Drafting Specialists. This is a TSI-waived certificate.
Enrollment in a degree level course outside this certificate
will subject the student to mandatory testing/remediation
as prescribed by TSI regulations.

Certificate of Proficiency

FIRST SEMESTER*
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting ........................................3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting ...................3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Draft.-Residential ...................3
DFTG 2317 Descriptive Geometry ...................................3
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics ................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 2300 Intermed. Architectural
Drafting-Residential. ....................................................3
DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting ..........................................3
DFTG 2332 Adv. Computer-Aided Drafting .....................3
DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting** .............3
Approved Elective*** .......................................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................15

* Although not a requirement for this certificate, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Capstone Experience: To qualify for the Certificate of
Proficiency, the student must pass comprehensive oral,
written and practical skill exams or participate in an
external learning experience.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.