Civil Drafting
Why choose Civil Drafting?
- Perfect for problem solvers who love complex designs.
- Get started in drafting and engineering with skills in computer-aided design.
- Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications and cutting-edge, computer-generated virtual models for the civil engineering industry.
Program Locations
Online
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: 5 Months
Credits: 7
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Keep Going to Earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Civil Engineering Technology-Highway Technician
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering drawings.
- Practice using various drafting programs and tools to prepare sketches to scale with annotations.
- Create subdivision, property, traverse, topographic, and contour drawings.
- Create drawings for sanitary sewers, water mains, and dry utility layout and modeling.
Technical Standards
Students in this program should be able to meet its specific technical standards. These are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in the program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
View Technical Standards For This Program
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,183.60
- Books: $53.30
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $1,236.90
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“The education I received at Mid-State has been invaluable. It built a foundation that is endlessly improving, providing excellent growth opportunities in my career.”
KEVIN BELLA
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
