Virginia College offers technical drawing classes toward a campus-based associate degree in computer-aided drafting and design. Virginia College says its class schedules are flexible and its class sizes small. The college says it researches job markets to help steer students into fruitful courses, and the school promises to help graduates find jobs in the fields they choose. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants. Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Pennsylvania College of Technology has established a reputation for developing workforce-supportive courses. The school has a hands-on philosophy involving student access to the latest technology. The campus is secured by real police officers. Classes are small, the school says. Career assistance is provided through a resume and cover letter review, mock interview, online recruiting systems and on-campus career expositions and recruiting. Pennsylvania College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Westwood College offers an associate degree in architectural drafting that is career-focused and designed to teach students how to use professional software. The school offers career advice, financial aid and other assistance to students in need. Westwood College is accredited by the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Collin College offers an associate of applied science degree in interior and architectural design. This technical drawing program is designed to prepare the student for the specialized skills needed by architects and interior design assistants. Skills taught include technical drawing, or drafting, spatial composition and space planning. Career help is provided through counseling and assessments, professional development seminars, career events and job fairs. Collin College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates.
(See Reference 5 & Resource 4)