What you will study
In addition to a broad foundation of knowledge in all design and drafting disciplines,
you will study the following design and drafting technologies:
- Architectural Design
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- CADD Design
- Civil Design
- Mechanical (Product/Machine) Design
- MEP Design
- Structural Design
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Printing
- Creating Construction Drawings
- Detailing
- And more!
Excellence in Design and Drafting Technology
- Nationally accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
- A Most Popular College for Drafting and Design Engineering Technology (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in drafting and design technology
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:
- Internships: Gain valuable hands-on job experience and bridge the gap between the academic world
and the working world through a wide variety of opportunities.
- Industry partners: Collaborate with individuals who hold leadership positions at global and national
engineering firms. In addition to providing continuous support, our industry partners
participate in our annual advisory board meetings and provide career opportunities
for CADD majors.
- Student organizations: Join one of two student organizations for Design and Drafting Technology majors:
the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) and the Design and Drafting Student
Association (DDSA). These organizations offer leadership opportunities, learning experiences
and the supportive environment to network with fellow students, faculty and industry
professionals in the construction, engineering and architectural drafting fields.
What can you do with a degree in Design and Drafting Technology from UCM?
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.
Financial assistance options for your Design and Drafting Technology 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:
- Drafting Student Scholarship
- Bill & Anne Downs Scholarship (non-traditional students)
- HNTB Scholarship
- Jack R. Williams Family Scholarship
- Linda Holman Struchtemeyer Scholarship (incoming freshman)
- Taiwan Commemorative Scholarship (incoming freshman)
- Taiwan Commemorative Scholarship (current students)
UCM also offers a variety of scholarships specifically for undergraduate students
in any major within the School of Technology.
Meet Mike W.
BS Design and Drafting Technology ’99 - Project Lead Designer, Black & Veatch Corporation
“The CADD Drafting and Design program at UCM provided me with the education I needed
for a successful career. The skills and knowledge I gained were, and still are, highly
sought after. I currently recruit UCM CADD Design majors, since I know they have the
fundamentals necessary to exceed all expectations in their chosen field.”
Make a Difference With CADD
UCM students bring comfort to health care professionals
Two CADD Design majors at the University of Central Missouri developed an innovative
way to provide relief for individuals who experience discomfort from extended use
of protective masks. They’ve found a way to produce ear guards that bring comfort
to health care professionals and others who wear protective gear.
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Meet Our Faculty
Established experts in their fields
As a CADD Design major, you’ll learn from highly knowledgeable and experienced full-time
faculty members who also provide individualized program advising and can help guide
you to the right career path. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, UCM professors
get to know you and provide personalized attention.
Faculty Profiles
Experiential Learning
Architectural drafting and design concepts use the latest technology
At UCM, we provide learning and practice opportunities for you to succeed. As a Design
and Drafting Technology major, you can design and draw your dream house using the
newest software, for example, and then use those plans to build your own house in
the future.
Samples of Student Projects
Practice makes perfect
CADD Design and Drafting majors at UCM get to learn through practice using the latest
technologies
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Transfer students majoring in Design and Drafting Technology
Transferring to the University of Central Missouri for your bachelor’s degree in Design
and Drafting Technology has many professional advantages.
- Many management-level drafting and design jobs and future career advancements require
a BS.
- A CADD Drafting and Design degree means the potential for a higher starting salary.
A project lead designer often earns an annual salary of $70,000 or more.
- The current job placement rate for UCM graduates is 100%.
- UCM offers in-state tuition for surrounding and nearby states (AR, CO, IL, IA, KS,
KY, NE, NM, OK, SD, TN, TX, WY).
Transfer Guides
Johnson County Community College – Overland Park, KS – AA to BS
Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City, MO – AA to BS
State Fair Community College – Sedalia, MO – AA to BS
SFCC AAS Engineering Design Tech to UCM BS Design & Drafting Technology
Accredited by
The Association of Technology, Management, &
Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
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