Basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

This certificate prepares students to become proficient in the use of computer-aided drafting.

All courses applied to the certificates must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Not all certificates are offered at both campuses, please inquire with the campus Program Director or CAD Faculty for more information. Students contemplating the CAD Advanced certificates are encouraged to complete the Basic CAD certificate before starting advanced coursework.

Requirements

Required Courses

CAD 100	Print Reading for CAD	3
CAD 101	Computer-Aided Drafting I	3
CAD 102	Computer-Aided Drafting II	3
CAD 115	Sketchup	3
CAD 180	Internship	1
	or
CAD 185	Independent Study	1
	or
CAD 189	Capstone	1
Total Credit Hours:		13

Electives

Select one of the following drawing courses:

AEC 101	Basic Architectural Drafting	4
EGT 101	Mechanical Design I	3
EGT 143	Civil/Survey Drafting I	3
HLT 130	Landscape Design I	3
IND 114	Space Planning	3
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Interior Design students must take CAD 105 AutoCAD for Interiors (4 credits) in replace of CAD 101 (3 credits) and CAD 102 (3 credits).  The remaining 2 credits may be fulfilled by any CAD or IND related coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 16

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