About the Program
Program Mission & Description
This program provides advanced CAD skills to the student seeking a career within computer-aided drafting and design. The student will complete 2D and 3D projects using the most current releases of the CAD software. Upon completion of this AAS degree, the student is prepared to enter the workforce as a CAD technician.
This program will meet unique computer-aided drafting and design, CAD illustration, and graphics needs. With the growth of employment needs in small- to mid-sized companies, employers are increasingly seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer-aided drafting skills.
Coursework is offered on an open-entry basis: students may complete some of the courses, enter the workforce, and then return to complete the program or upgrade a specific skill. Some certificates and courses may not be offered every semester or at every campus. Please work with a Program Advisor in selection of your courses. Please contact Claudia Romero, 970-204-8632 at the Larimer Campus or Vrushali Bharadwaj at vrushali.bharadwaj@frontrange.edu at the Westminster Campus.
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My Academic Plan
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to guide you toward program completion. You should complete courses in the recommended order provided below and work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| CAD- REQ | CAD 201 or CAD 219: _________ | 3 |
| CAD 202 | Computer-Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| INT- CAP | CAD 289 or CAD 280:___________ | 3 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| GEN- ELC | Electives: _________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |