For more information, visit the Dallas College CADD webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Computer Aided Design and Drafting. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This program provides the skills needed for a student to become an entry-level CADD operator specializing in civil drafting and design. Coursework includes the creation of survey maps, plot plans, and other drawings necessary for the civil drafting industry. Courses that complete this award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
DFTG 1330 – Civil Drafting I
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 7
SEMESTER 2
DFTG 2321 – Topographical Drafting This is the capstone for this program.
DFTG 1493 – Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Civil Drafting Occupational Skills Award.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS