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Â鶹AV Associate of Applied Science in CADD Engineering Technology

2026-2027 Guided Pathway

Track selection: Some Year 1 Spring and all Year 2 courses are split between two tracks. Students choose Track 1 or Track 2 in consultation with an academic advisor. Track 1 emphasizes electromechanical and robotics coursework; Track 2 emphasizes architectural and construction coursework. Within each row, choose one course from the listed alternatives.

First Year

Fall Semester

1st 8 week courses

First Year Fall Semester — First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
OSHT 1391 - Special Topics: Occupational Safety and Health Technology 3 -
DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3 -
  • DFTG 1305 - Introduction to Technical Drawing or
  • ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I*
 3 -

2nd 8 week courses

First Year Fall Semester — Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
DFTG 2319 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3 -
DFTG 2340 - Solid Modeling/Design 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

1st 8 week courses

First Year Spring Semester — First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • TECM 1349 - Technical Math Applications or
  • MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors (FY) or
  • MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math (FY)
 3–4 020
  • CETT 1409 - DC-AC Circuits (Track 1) or
  • ENGR 2406 - Introduction to Digital Systems (Track 1) or
  • DFTG 2328 - Architectural Drafting – Commercial (Track 2)
 3–4 -

2nd 8 week courses

First Year Spring Semester — Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering or
  • CNBT 1311 - Construction Materials and Methods
 2–3 -
  • DFTG 1329 - Electromechanical Drafting or
  • DFTG 1317 - Architectural Drafting - Residential
 3 -
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis; required for progression) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 15

Summer Courses

The following courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.

First Year Summer Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose from the Social/Behavioral Science Core 2(Meet with an academic advisor) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 3
Total First Year Credit Hours: 33

Second Year

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Â鶹AV graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8 week courses

Second Year Fall Semester — First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • ELMT 2441 - Electromechanical Systems (Track 1) or
  • CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques (Track 2)
 3–4 -
  • RBTC 2339 - Robot Programming and Diagnostics (Track 1) or
  • ENGR 2304 - Programming for Engineers (Track 1) or
  • DFTG 2347 - Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering (Track 2)
 3 -

2nd 8 week courses

Second Year Fall Semester — Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • RBTC 1391 - Special Topics in Robotics Technology/Technician (Track 1) or
  • DFTG 1393 - Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD (Track 2)
 3 -
  • RBTC 1347 - Electromechanical Devices (Track 1) or
  • DFTG 2331 - Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting (Track 2)
 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Â鶹AV graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8 week courses

Second Year Spring Semester — First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 010
  • RBTC 2345 - Robot Application, Set-Up, and Testing (Track 1) or
  • CNBT 1302 - MEP System Construction (Track 2)
 3 -

2nd 8 week courses

Second Year Spring Semester — Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • DFTG 2286 - Internship - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician (Track 1) — 2 credit hours or
  • DFTG 2338 - Final Project Advanced Drafting (Track 2) — 3 credit hours
 2–3 -
Choose from the Language, Philosophy, Culture/Creative Arts Core 2(Meet with an academic advisor) 3 040/050
Total Credit Hours: 14*

* The source document lists the semester total as 14 credit hours, but the courses shown sum to 11 (Track 1) or 12 (Track 2). Confirm course list and credit values with an academic advisor.

Total Second Year Credit Hours: 27
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS CADD Engineering Technology degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

* ENGR 1304 (Engineering Graphics I) is an alternative to DFTG 1305; consult an academic advisor to determine which course best fits your educational goals.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Surveying Technician: $33,719* (Associate Degree required)
  • Surveyor: $41,077* (Associate Degree required)

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas –

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