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Design Technology A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
61
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DESGN 300
Introduction to Design Resources
3
Req
DESGN 301 1
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
3
Req
DESGN 320
Three Dimensional Graphics and Design
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
any Area I (Humanities) course
3
I

1Skills covered in DESGN 301 are often learned in high school drafting courses, as well as by other means. Contact the Design Technology department chair about earning credit by exam.

Semester 2 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DESGN 302
Technical Documentation with CADD
3
Req
DESGN 325
Architectural Modeling and Design
3
Req
DESGN 328
Engineering Modeling and Design
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DESGN 310
Graphic Analysis and Documentation
3
Req
DESGN 340
Architecture and Construction
4
Req
DESGN 351
Surveying For Architectural Design
2
Req
DESGN 352
Land Planning For Architectural Design
2
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb

Semester 4 (Spring)

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
DESGN 331
Machine Design
2
Req
DESGN 360
Commercial Engineering Design and Drafting
4
Req
DESGN 361
Commercial MEP Design
2
RC
DESGN 498
Work Experience in Design Technology
2
IIIb
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

Holders of a Design Technology degree are capable of working under a large number of job titles requiring the skills provided by this certificate, including

  • CADD
  • Computer Aided Drafting/Design
  • Revit / BIM
  • AutoCad, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, Sketch-Up (software packages)
  • Designer, Drafter, Detailer, Specialist (job descriptions)

Link to local employment information

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • DESGN 310, 340, 351, and 352 are offered in the fall.
  • DESGN 325, 328, 331, 360, and 361 are offered in the spring.
  • DESGN 351 is offered during the 1st 8 weeks and DESGN 352 is offered during the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester. 
  • DESGN 331 is offered during the 1st 8 weeks and DESGN 361 is offered during the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester. 
  • This degree can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.

Other Notes:

  • This program is designed for students to directly enter the workforce. Students wishing to transfer to pursue a Bachelor’s degree should meet with a counselor to select the appropriate courses, because colleges vary widely in terms of their required coursework. Students should also keep a portfolio of all of their design/ engineering technology projects to present for evaluation by college advisors.
  • An internship (DESGN 498) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through DESGN 498. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area IIIb. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published September 29, 2024

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