Drafting and Design Technology
Degree:
- Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology [✓ TSI]
Certificate:
- Level 1 Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology [𝗫 TSI]
Career Information
Find work as:
- AutoCAD Drafters
- Drafting Designers
- Architectural Drafters
- Drafters
Texas Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $49,030 or less
- Average: $76,740
*Mechanical Drafters, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.
Are you interested in a career that involves bridging the gap between design and production? The role of a drafter is crucial in many industries, as they create detailed working drawings to bring projects to life.
Our certificate program provides a comprehensive blend of manual and computer-aided drafting skills, as well as relevant technical knowledge, so you’ll be well-prepared for entry-level technician positions in the drafting field.
Why AC for Drafting?
Stackable Credentials
Earn more credentials by completing a certificate and an associate degree.
AutoCAD
Gain knowledge through classroom and lab setting with the latest in software and technology.
University Transfer
Graduates of the associate degree program could pursue a bachelor’s degree in drafting and design.
Recommended Academic Plans (RAPs)
The RAPs (or course sequences) show the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listings) (accessible)
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites to enter the program as a Level 1 certificate major include a high school diploma or GED. Entrance testing is not required.
- Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may co-enroll as Level 1 certificate students and GED students through Adult Education and Literacy at Angelina College (936-633-4525).
- Students who have a high school diploma or GED may also enter the program as associate degree (AAS) students. TSI entrance scores are required.
Questions?
Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Dallas McClelland, lead instructor, at dmcclelland@angelina.edu.
If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.
