The Computer Aided Drafting and Design program will prepare you for entry-level employment using the Associate of Applied Science degree plan for General Occupational Technical Studies. You may choose from a variety of engineering drafting disciplines that include: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil, and/or Structural. You will learn the graphic language and drawing standards required of a skilled drafter in your chosen field of drafting while using the most advanced and widely used software today. To be a successful drafter, you should have a curiosity for how things work, patience with both the work at hand and with your fellow-employees, be a problem solver, a team player, and have a spatial aptitude. You'll work closely with engineers to develop detailed drawings and models of parts or assemblies that conform to accepted drawing or discipline standards. The CADD Program is designed to allow you great flexibilty in your choice of drafting discipline through the technical electives within the third and fourth smesters. An academic plan is created for you that guides you in achieving your goals.
For course sequence, see the program card. For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.
This program has no special admission requirements.
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
Steve Bailes,BS Program Coordinator,CADD steve.bailes@kctcs.edu 270-686-4465 This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
The Computer Aided Drafting and Design program prepares you for entry-level employment using the Associate of Applied Science degree plan for General Occupational Technical Studies. You may choose from a variety of engineering drafting disciplines: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil, and/or Structural. You will learn the graphic language and drawing standards required in the field while utilizing the most widely used software. To be successful you should have a curiosity for how things work, like problem solving, be a team player, and have spatial aptitude. The CADD Program is designed to allow you great flexibility in your choice of drafting discipline through the technical electives within the third and fourth semesters. Use the contact info on this webpage to learn more!