I am currently pursuing a architectural/civil drafting and design associates degree at a technical school. and then plan to attend Texas A&M to obtain my B.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
Am I wasting my time with the A.S., or will this prove beneficial to me in transferring to A&M, as well as in my career?
The AAS is basically a degree in how to use different CAD software. And the basics of materials, methods, etc.
I think you have an excellent Plan A. No doubt. You may want to explore transferring to Texas now. But if you are more than halfway through the AS program than it may be profitable to continue with the AS and keep it in your back pocket. The AS may get you a better job while you are pursuing the BE. Defiantly weigh all your options carefully. You may be able to go to Texas now and get your BE quicker. Who knows. GL
November 17th, 2009 at 8:38 am
With all the good — and getting better — CAD software out there, I’m not sure how much demand there will be in the future for draftsmen.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:19 am
You are wasting your time. Start your BS now if you can, they will give you some credits. If you can’t change, start your BS now at night or by correspondence.
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I think you have an excellent Plan A. No doubt. You may want to explore transferring to Texas now. But if you are more than halfway through the AS program than it may be profitable to continue with the AS and keep it in your back pocket. The AS may get you a better job while you are pursuing the BE. Defiantly weigh all your options carefully. You may be able to go to Texas now and get your BE quicker. Who knows. GL
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:11 am
By all means, get in as much drafting classes as you can. The AS degree does not harm or help with transferring. What is important is that you get as much general education and lower division courses out of the way as you can now.
Check the GE and lower division requirements at A&M. Then check to see what courses at your current school are transferrable.
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I have two A.S. degrees, and certificates. All the certificates apply to AutoCad and the Degrees are Architectural Technologies, and Alternative Energy. I found half way that the Drafting part will help you probably land a little better job, however it is not going to get you where you really want to be. Structural engineering is very good to go for, your benefit at this point is what you are accomplishing now. Those basic levels of drafting, computer knowledge, methods, structure classes, all of the basic ones will help you to breeze through your BS and Engineering. Wish I could go as far as you, Good Luck in your venture! ;^)
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