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Welcome
The Drafting & Design Technology (DDT) program offers a wide variety of opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in the drafting and design technology field. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Drafting and Design Technology degree. After completion of the AAS in DDT, a student could choose to continue on their formal education to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) in either Civil and Construction Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET).
Graduates of the AAS program are prepared to support civil or mechanical engineers in basic design and drafting, construction, inspection, and testing. Most graduates are hired by civil or mechanical consulting engineers, and contractors.
Many students accept full or part-time employment after earning the AAS Degree and finish a BSAS degree in either CCET or MET by taking evening classes. The AAS degree in DDT is not accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (TAC/ABET), if the student chooses to continue their formal education and earn a BSAS, the BSAS degrees are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (TAC/ABET), With the proper experience under the direction of a licensed professional engineer, the Bachelor Degree graduate may sit for the fundamental exam and professional engineer's exam in many states.
Program Objectives
Both the School of Technology and the Drafting & Design Technology (DDT) have developed Education Objective's supporting the University, College, and School of Technology mission statements. The DDT educational outcomes are aligned with the University's mission statement to serve the needs of Youngstown State University 's diverse population. The DDT faculty drafts each objective and presents them to the DDT Industrial Advisory committee for review, suggestions, and approval. This occurs in May or June of each year.
Graduates of the AAS program are prepared to support civil or mechanical engineers in basic design and drafting, construction, inspection, and testing. Most graduates are hired by civil or mechanical consulting engineers, and contractors.
Below are the Program Educational Objectives that describe the accomplishments of graduates during their first few years after completion of the Drafting & Design Technology program at YSU, graduates will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Secure employment in a technical career related to their Drafting and Design Technology degree.
- Communicate effectively in a professional environment.
- Continue growth in professional knowledge and skills.
- Achieve recognition consistent with their educational achievements.
Program Outcomes
Graduates in Drafting and Design Technology will have the following:
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
The following learning (educational) outcomes apply to the Drafting & Design Technology program within the College of Engineering & Technology. Graduates of the Associate Degree DDT program will possess the following competencies upon graduation
Learning Outcome 1: be able to apply principles of mathematics and applied science, to perform technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in construction or civil engineering technology careers.
Learning Outcome 2: demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and present creative solutions to technical problems in a variety of specialty areas within the broad fields of civil and construction engineering technology.
Learning Outcome 3: be able to function competently in a laboratory setting, making measurements, operating technical equipment, critically examining experimental results, and properly reporting on experimental results, including their potential for improvement.
Learning Outcome 4: be able to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including scientific calculators, computers, and appropriate software.
Learning Outcome 5: demonstrate a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues in a global and societal context, as necessary to develop professional and ethical responsibility, including responsibility to employers and to society at large.
Learning Outcome 6: recognize the need for life-long learning and possess the skills to maintain and improve technical and non-technical abilities.
Learning Outcome 7: demonstrate an ability to communicate and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams from a variety of backgrounds.
Learning Outcome 8: demonstrate an ability to utilize computer software applications used in civil and construction engineering technology such as CAD, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic programming.
Curriculum
Students in the drafting and design technology program may choose to complete two years of study and earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. The AAS degree provides early access to employment in engineering support positions. Upon completion of the AAS degree, the student may continue on for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) degree in either Civil & Construction Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology. This program provides additional coursework, continuing the student’s growth to that of an engineering technologist or designer.
Curriculum Outline
Course Descriptions
Faculty
The Drafting & Design Technology Program retains its tradition as a small school in maintaining close contact between its students and faculty.. The Drafting & Design Technology program also utilizes dynamic part-time faculty who use their expertise and experience to bring the students a real-world education.
Full-Time Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
- Jessica Hively
- Donald Crum
- David White
- Joseph Steines, AIA
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