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Drafting and Design Technology

Poplarville Campus

The Drafting and Design Technology program is a two-year program of study designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. Instruction includes a combination of classwork and laboratory experiences.

The Drafting and Design Technology curriculum allows students to obtain skills and knowledge related to several fields in the drafting and design industry. A major emphasis is placed upon CAD software which is used by the majority of the drafting industry. Basic applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are included in the curriculum.

The Associate in Applied Science degree is earned upon the successful completion of the Drafting and Design Technology curriculum.

Employment Outlook: Excellent. As technological and scientific processes continue to expand, job possibilities in drafting and design are unlimited and in great demand. Graduates of the Drafting and Design program may be employed as drafters in the following areas: steel production, architecture, civil service, state highway, general drafting and engineering.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants for Drafting and Design Technology must have the following documents submitted:

1. PRCC Application for Admission;

2. An official transcript from an accredited high school indicating date of graduation or GED transcript indicating passing;

3. Official transcript from every college attended (if applicable);

4. ACT scores.

For more information contact:

Drafting and Design Technology Instructors:

Eddy Gammel       William Lee
(601) 403-1116         (601) 403-1115
egammel@prcc.edu    wlee@prcc.edu

Counseling Center (601) 403-1250