From cereal boxes to 3D structures and even parts for the International Space Station, the Design and Drafting Technology (CADD) program at the University of Central Missouri prepares you for an in-demand career that is both technical and creative. You could work in design, drafting, 3D modeling, building information modeling (BIM) and many other technical and management drafting and design jobs in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, as well as manufacturing.
When you pursue a Design and Drafting degree at UCM, you learn to create technical, two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models of objects, structures, machines, civil topography, electrical components and more. You also gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies by putting drafting and design concepts into practice.
Our facilities rank among the most technologically advanced in the Midwest, housing more than 80 computers for students, the latest workstations and up-to-date software and 3D printers.
Paired with program scholarships and paid internships with industry leaders, UCM offers the resources you need to succeed.
UCM’s Design and Drafting degree is so much more than just an architectural drafting and design program. In addition to drafting and design technology, CADD design and CADD drafting, you can specialize in areas such as Mechanical Product/Machine Design, Structural Design, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Design and Civil/Geodatabase (GIS) Design.
These skills are proven to set you up for success, with UCM’s Design and Drafting Technology program experiencing a 100% job placement rate for graduates in recent years. Begin your path to a lucrative career with a Design and Drafting degree.
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In addition to a broad foundation of knowledge in all design and drafting disciplines, you will study the following design and drafting technologies:
At the University of Central Missouri, we understand that well-rounded, qualified design and drafting professionals require more than classroom learning alone. That’s why we also offer experiential learning opportunities to bolster your undergraduate education, such as:
With a CADD Design and Drafting degree, you’ll be qualified to work in nearly any field of architecture, engineering and manufacturing. Our undergraduate program prepares you for a variety of fulfilling career paths and advancement opportunities.
In recent years, the need for engineering, construction and architectural drafting and design program graduates has grown. Employers in the Kansas City area, throughout Missouri and across the United States actively recruit our CADD Design majors. In fact, the current job placement rate for UCM graduates is 100%.
Use the interactive tool below to explore outlooks on drafting and design jobs, career opportunities and salary potential with a CADD degree.
Scholarships can help you finance your education in our Design and Drafting Technology degree program, limiting your need for student loans and potentially decreasing your student debt after graduation.
Scholarship opportunities specifically for CADD Design majors include:
UCM also offers a variety of scholarships specifically for undergraduate students in any major within the School of Technology.
Take your degree further.
After completing your BS degree in Design and Drafting Technology, you can continue to specialize in your area of expertise by pursuing one of the following grad programs:
Make yourself more marketable.
You can enhance your CADD Design and Drafting Technology degree with a minor or undergraduate certificate in a specialized area.
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