Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Certificate

Program Code: 727

The CAD Certificate program provides the student with basic skills and knowledge necessary for an entry-level position as a CAD operator or drafter. Business and industry professionals can update their skills and knowledge relating to: AutoCAD and Autodesk Software, current ANSI and ISO Standards and procedures, and improve their knowledge of material selection and processing for efficient design.

Semester 1

CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I
CAD 201 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I
ENG 111 - College Composition I
___ ___- Approved Technical Elective²
MTH 161 - PreCalculus I
SDV 100 - College Success Skills

Semester Total: 17

Semester 2

___ ___- Approved Technical Elective²
CAD 202 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective²
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective²
___ ___ - Social Science Elective¹

Semester Total: 16

Program Total Minimum Credits: 33

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²Consult with the program head or counselor. Eligible courses for Approved Technical Elective include any ARC, CAD or MEC courses not required in the program.