“We are thrilled to partner with Waubonsee Community College to provide and enhance opportunities for transfer students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Design and Drafting Technology,” said Roya Azimzadeh, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Drafting Design Technology at UCM. “Through this partnership, transfer students from Waubonsee Community College will benefit from a seamless transfer process and specialized tracks. This articulation agreement ensures a smooth transition.”
The agreement, to be reviewed every five years, establishes guidelines and requirements for students to transfer from Waubonsee’s Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting to UCM’s Bachelor of Science in Design and Drafting Technology.
Waubonsee students who transfer to UCM will have the opportunity to specialize in either Civil and Architectural Design Technology or Mechanical Design Technology, allowing them to focus their studies in their area of interest, and to develop expertise in their chosen field. They also will have access to all university resources and facilities and will benefit from the in-state tuition rate at UCM.
Housed in UCM’s College of Health, Science and Technology, the B.S. in Design and Drafting Technology encompasses architecture, building information modeling (BIM), civil 3D modeling and site development, structural design and detailing, and manufacturing and mechanical design.
Students will develop a strong foundation in diverse design and drafting disciplines while exploring cutting-edge technologies to ensure they are primed to enter the specialized field of their choice. In addition to coursework, students will gain valuable hands-on experience through internships, collaboration with industry partners, participation in student organizations dedicated to their academic discipline, and opportunities at UCM to study abroad.
“The search for a four-year college that offered a bachelor’s degree in Drafting Technology was initiated by a CAD student at Waubonsee,” explained Randall Hines, Associate Professor of Computer Aided Design at Waubonsee. “Upon discovering several similarities between our respective programs two years ago, we were thrilled at the possibilities and ultimately found a partner in the University of Central Missouri. This partnership will provide Waubonsee students numerous opportunities to strengthen their education and reach their career goals in infrastructure engineering.”
There are specific admission and academic requirements for this program. Visit waubonsee.edu/transfer for more information.
