ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND ESTIMATING TECHNOLOGY
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The Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as technicians in construction related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs, such as drafting, estimating, sales, construction management and project coordination. General contractors, subcontractors, home builders, architectural and engineering firms, material suppliers, manufacturers, and building centers all have specific areas of employment for graduates of this program.

Students are provided with classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD) for residential and commercial buildings, estimating, structural design, mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, presentation techniques, and remodeling. In addition, students will take courses in communications, technical mathematics, and business which will provide them with career-advancing skills.

While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to return for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Technology. The Associate in Applied Science degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology also provides transfer options to four-year schools in related fields.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this program are drafting, construction, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, art, computer literacy and communications.

Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evalution during the admissions process.

AWARD
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology.