Program Description:
The Drafting and Design Cluster curricula prepares individuals to enter the workforce assisting architects, engineers, contractors, and other related fields. 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.
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Architectural Engineering Technology. 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 these requirements: minimum ACT scores of Reading 16, Math 17, English 17 OR minimum Compass® scores of Reading 72, Pre-Algebra 48, English 71 or by approval of the program chairperson.
**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology - Architectural Engineering Technology 60-61 SH
**Additional Graduation Requirements: 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.
An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.
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