Engineering: Drafting Technology Certificate
The non-transfer Certificate in Engineering: Drafting Technology is designed to prepare students for entry into careers as an Engineering Technician, Survey Technician, CAD technician, or Geographic Information Systems Technician. The program provides students a strong background in engineering drawing technologies (e.g. CAD), engineering standards and practices, engineering data gathering, analysis, and composition of engineering reports. Students will learn how to apply engineering problem solving and design processes, while working as an individual and collaborating in teams. Field exercises, apprenticeships/internships and practical guidance on special topics and projects provide students with real-world practical experience. Students who want to continue their education for greater salary and career advancement may use this program as a stepping stone toward the related Associates Degree and potential transfer of units to 4-year degree programs in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Surveying or other Engineering programs.
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGR-155 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| ENGR-756 | SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR-757 | Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 17 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ENGR-154 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| ENGR-155 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGR-180 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156) | ||
| Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157) | ||
| Plane Surveying I | ||
| Plane Surveying II (formerly ENGR-165) | ||
| Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166) | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science | ||
| Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems) | ||
| Statics | ||
| Strength of Materials (formerly Strength and Materials) | ||
| Introduction to Engineering Design | ||
| Electronics for Engineering Technologists (formerly ENGR-522) | ||
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123) | ||
| Civil Engineering and Architecture (formerly ENGR-524) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience: Engineering Technology (formerly ENGR-149) | ||
| Special Projects: Engineering | ||
| Total Units | 17 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Engineering: Drafting Technology
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Program Name ENGINEERING: DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $782 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
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Cost per unit $46
Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318
Capital Outlay: $58
Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html