About the Program

Our engineering design technology program provides multi-disciplinary building industry experience and enables students to continue their academic progress in upper-division coursework in a bachelor’s degree program. Students can choose to specialize in the following tracks: architectural drafting and design, civil drafting and design, mechanical drafting and design, structural drafting and design, and general drafting and design.

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A.A.S. in Engineering Design Technology

65 Credits to Graduate

The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Technology is a job-ready degree and applies the technical and functional elements of several drafting and design fields.

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A.S. in Engineering Design Technology

61 Credits to Graduate

Students will take fundamental courses in drafting and design, industry standard 2D and 3D software, architectural design, civil design and surveying, electrical design, mechanical design, and structural steel detailing and design.

Looking To Jump Into the Workforce?

Alternatively, certificates of proficiency are offered in: civil design technology, mechanical design technology, and structural design technology. These can be stand-alone degrees, but some of the coursework can be applied to the larger Associate of Science in Engineering Design Technology.

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Civil Design & Surveying Technology Certificate

18 Credits to Graduate

The Certificate of Proficiency in Civil Design & Surveying Technology applies the technical and functional elements of mechanical design.

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Mechanical Design Technology Certificate

18 Credits to Graduate

The Certificate of Proficiency in Mechanical Design Technology applies the technical and functional elements of mechanical design.

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Structural Design Technology Certificate

18 Credits to Graduate

The Certificate of Proficiency in Structural Design Technology applies the technical and functional elements of structural steel detailing.

Testimonials

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"Our students consistently demonstrate innovation [and] creativity."

"The engineering design technology program at UVU offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach that immerses students in real-world experience across architectural, mechanical, civil, and structural design. Our curriculum is crafted to build proficiency in a range of design software while actively engaging students in the engineering design process through hands-on prototyping. This program not only hones technical skills but also prepares students to excel professionally in their chosen fields. From developing prototypes in our advanced 3D Printing Lab to crafting detailed hand-drawn renderings, our students consistently demonstrate innovation, creativity, and a strong commitment to mastering both traditional and cutting-edge design techniques."

Jeff Johnson, Lecturer

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