Drafting and Design Technology

Program Description

The mission of the Drafting and Design Technology program is to provide students an opportunity to obtain board and computer drafting skills needed for employment and career advancement. The Drafting program provides a safe and healthy environment for learning, encourages students to become critical thinkers, and attempts to establish a relationship with students and employers that promote upgrading skills for advancement in their drafting career.

In this program, students learn the board and computer drafting skills needed for structural, architectural, civil/surveying, electrical, machine/manufacturing, piping, and materials drafting. Coursework covers computer-aided drafting, drawing, design, computer technology, and drafting theory. Available at the Main Campus in Lake Charles.

Accredited by ATMAE - The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Degree Options

Drafting & Design Technology-151301-AAS
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
Semester 1
CADD 1101Computer Aided Drafting I134
DRFT 1101Drafting Fundamentals112
DRFT 1102Geometric Construction112
DRFT 1103Pictorial/Working Drawing112
DRFT 1104Machine Drawing112
General Education Course303
15
Semester 2
CADD 1201Computer Aided Drafting II134
DRFT 1201Section Drawing112
DRFT 1205Measurements & Materials112
DRFT 2301Architecture I123
General Education Course303
14
Semester 3
DRFT 2401Architecture II123
DRFT 2402Civil/Surveying133
DRFT 2303Machines/Manufacturing123
DRFT 2304Piping123
General Education Course303
15
Semester 4
DRFT 2305Structural/Strength of Material123
DRFT 2302Electrical & Electronics123
DRFT 2404Specialization224
General Education Course303
General Education Course303
AAS – Drafting and Design Technology (60)16
Total Clock Hours1320
Drafting & Design Technology-151301-Diploma Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
CADD 1101Computer Aided Drafting I134
DRFT 1101Drafting Fundamentals112
DRFT 1102Geometric Construction112
DRFT 1103Pictorial/Working Drawing112
DRFT 1104Machine Drawing112
CADD 1201Computer Aided Drafting II134
DRFT 1201Section Drawing112
DRFT 1205Measurements & Materials112
DRFT 2301Architecture I123
CTS - Engineering Aide (23)23
DRFT 2401Architecture II123
DRFT 2402Civil/Surveying133
DRFT 2303Machines/Manufacturing123
CTS - Entry Level Drafter (32)9
DRFT 2305Structural/Strength of Material123
DRFT 2302Electrical & Electronics123
DRFT 2304Piping123
DRFT 2404Specialization224
TD - Drafting and Design Technician (45)13
Total Clock Hours1095

Program Information

CIP Code: 151301

Program Type: Associate of Applied Science

Program Length: 60 Semester Credits

Program Resources

Awards Per Highest Degree/Certificate Earned
YearAAS Level% AAS LevelDiploma Level% Diploma LevelCTS Level% CTS LevelTCA Level% TCA LevelGrand Total% Grand TotalEnrollment
2018-20191724.64%34.35%1014.49%913.04%3956.52%69
2017-20181925.33%22.67%1722.67%56.67%4357.33%75
2016-20171317.33%11.33%2533.33%1114.67%5066.67%75

Contact Information

Aaron Goodman

aaron.goodman@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6984

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3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu

Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550

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Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483

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