Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology - North Dakota State College of Science

Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology from North Dakota State College of Science is a Campus Associate Architectural Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as technicians in construction-related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs, such as drafting, estimating, sales, construction management and project coordination. General contractors, subcontractors, home builders, architectural and engineering firms, material suppliers, manufacturers and building centers all have specific areas of employment for graduates of this program. Students are provided with classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD) for residential and commercial buildings, estimating, structural design, mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, presentation techniques and remodeling. Students will take courses in communications, technical mathematics and business, which will provide them with career-advancing skills. While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to return for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Management Technology. This program also provides transfer options to four-year colleges and universities in related fields. Green and/or sustainable construction is specifically covered in multiple courses. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is covered extensively. Green/sustainable construction is also discussed across the rest of the curriculum. View more details on North Dakota State College of Science . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architectural Engineering courses.