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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Drafting and Design Technology - Architectural Engineering Technology


(VC-ADT; TC-ADT; AAS-ADT)

Program Description:


The Drafting and Design Technology programs of study are designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field.  A combination of classwork and laboratory experience is stressed.

The Architectural Engineering Technology option prepares a person for a career in the architectural drafting field as an Architectural Drafter, Architectural Designer or CAD Technician.  The Architectural Engineering Technology concentration educates students in the design of projects in residential as well as commercial fields.  The program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in architectural firms, design/build firms, engineering firms, governmental agencies, architectural material suppliers and manufacturing facilities.

A grade of “C” must be maintained in each of the Drafting and Design Technology courses.  Students who have grades below the required “C” must repeat the course. A course may not be repeated more than twice.

Students seeking admission to this program must meet one of the following minimum assessment scores: ACT®- Reading, 16; Math, 17; and English, 17; OR ACCUPLACER- Reading, 70; Math, 63; and English, 88; OR Next-Generation ACCUPLACER - Reading, 246; and Math, 225; or by approval of the program chairperson.

Campus Locations:


Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center 601.366.1405 • Raymond 601.857.3418

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology - Architectural Engineering Technology 30 SH


**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology - Architectural Engineering Technology 45 SH


Associate of Applied Science


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology - Architectural Engineering Technology 60-61 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirements:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
  • Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.