Engineering Design Graphics Technology
Degree(s):
Certificate(s):
The engineering design graphics technology associate of applied science
degree program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as engineering
design technicians. Courses within the program include technical design
graphics applications, computer-aided design software and programming,
solid modeling design, applied strength of materials, statics, technical
specialty courses, and general academic courses.
The engineering design graphics technology associate of applied science
degree is awarded for successful completion of the 61-65 semester credit
hours required in the degree plan. Students may specialize in architectural
engineering, mechanical engineering or metal building drafting and design.
Students desiring a less comprehensive program may consider the Computer-Aided
Design Operator/Drafting Certificate. This certificate program includes
27-28 semester credit hours of required technical courses.
Graduates of the engineering design graphics technology associate of
applied science degree possess the technical skills and knowledge to
perform essential design layout, prepare supporting documentation, and
create finished engineering documentation for production in the engineering,
construction, or manufacturing industries. A wide variety of employment
opportunities are available to graduates. Engineering design graphics
technicians are listed as emerging and evolving occupations by the Texas
State occupational information coordinating committee and identified
as targeted occupations by TechForce 2000 for the Gulf Coast region.
A targeted occupation is one which has a minimum of 1000 job openings
each year and meets an above average hourly wage rate.
The general education core and many technical courses will transfer
to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor, or faculty
member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain
the recommended sequencing of courses.