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Design Technology Certificate

Part 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:
2025-26
Total Units:
37
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
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

1 Skills 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)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
DESGN 302
Technical Documentation with CADD
3
DESGN 301
Req
DESGN 325
Architectural Modeling and Design
3
DESGN 301
Req
DESGN 328
Engineering Modeling and Design
3
DESGN 301

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

11 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
DESGN 310
Graphic Analysis and Documentation
3
DESGN 301
Req
DESGN 340
Architecture and Construction
4
(see below)
Req
DESGN 351
Surveying For Architectural Design
2
(see below)
Req
DESGN 352
Land Planning For Architectural Design
2

DESGN 340 prerequisite: DESGN 301, DESGN 302, DESGN 300 or 320, and DESGN 325 or 328 

DESGN 351 prerequisite: DESGN 301, and DESGN 325, DESGN 328 or HORT 329 

Semester 4 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
DESGN 331
Machine Design
2
(see below)
Req
DESGN 360
Commercial Engineering Design and Drafting
4
(see below)
Req
DESGN 361
Commercial MEP Design
2
(see below)

DESGN 331 prerequisite: DESGN 301, 302, 310, and 328

DESGN 360 prerequisite: DESGN 302, and DESGN 300 or 320, and DESGN 325 or 328 

DESGN 361 prerequisite: DESGN 300, 301, 302, 310, and 328

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program

Career path

Career Options:

Holders of a Design Technology certificate 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

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. 

Other Notes:

  • This certificate can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.

Published April 12, 2025

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