Engineering: Drafting Technology, A.S.
The Engineering Drafting Technology, A.S., is designed to launch students directly into rewarding careers as professional drafters. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and cutting-edge tools, this program equips students with the technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills demanded by industries such as architecture, civil engineering, manufacturing, and more.
Students will master industry-standard CAD software and drafting techniques, learning to produce precise, professional-level technical drawings that bring innovative ideas to life. Through real-world projects, internships, and close collaboration with industry professionals, students gain valuable, practical experience that sets them apart in the job market.
Our curriculum is crafted to ensure graduates are workforce-ready, capable of stepping into entry-level drafting positions with confidence. Whether you're passionate about designing the future of cities, infrastructure, or products, this program provides the skills, knowledge, and experience to make an immediate impact. Begin your journey into the world of drafting and design, and turn your vision into a career!
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
MSJC Local General Education
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGR-155 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| ENGR-121 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| ENGR-120 | Principles of Engineering Technology | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR-164 | Plane Surveying I | 3 |
| ART-108 or ART-120 | Beginning Drawing or 2D Design | 3 |
| ENGR-756 | SolidWorks I | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 or ANTH/HIST-121 or ETHS-112 or ETHS/SJS-113 or ETHS/LIT-240 or ETHS/LIT-275 or ETHS/HIST-160 or ETHS/LIT-280 | Ethnic Politics in America or Indigenous Peoples of California or Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies or Introduction to Black Studies or American Indian Literature or Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Black History in the American Context or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGR-549 | Work Experience Education: Engineering Technology | 1 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| ENGR-567 or ENGR-523 | Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems) or Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123) | 3 |
| BADM-104 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Other Notes: Surveying, Land Use, GIS electives: ENGR-567 and GEOG-115. Electronics/Electrical Design electives: ENGR-523
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's Local General Education by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC Local General Education | 27 | |
| Required Engineering Courses | 11 | |
| Electives Engineering Courses | 6 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR-121 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| ENGR-155 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR-756 | SolidWorks I | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 units of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Project Management | ||
| Electronics for Engineering Technologists (formerly ENGR-522) | ||
| Civil Engineering and Architecture (formerly ENGR-524) | ||
| Plane Surveying I | ||
| Statics | ||
| Strength of Materials (formerly Strength and Materials) | ||
| Programming with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists | ||
| Engineering Circuit Analysis | ||
| Engineering Dynamics | ||
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123) | ||
| Plane Surveying II (formerly ENGR-165) | ||
| Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166) | ||
| Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems) | ||
| Work Experience Education: Engineering Technology | ||
| Special Projects: Engineering Technology | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science | ||
| Digital Photography Production I | ||
| Total Units | 20 | |
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