Computer Aided Drafting & Design Associate of Applied Science
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design and enter the workforce. Students explore all facets of CAD technician skills, techniques and software applications. With this CAD degree students will be prepared to enter the workforce as skilled CAD technicians. Students will graduate with advanced CAD skills by training on the most current CAD software. Students complete 2D and 3D projects with a career emphasis on the unique needs of small- to mid-sized companies seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer-aided drafting skills. Students may complete a Basic CAD certificate, enter the workforce, and then return at any time to upgrade specific skills while pursuing advanced certificate offerings or an AAS degree.
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First Semester
Second Semester
CAD 202 | Computer-Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
ELECTIVE | CAD 216/219/224/255 or Any CAD Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any CAD AAS Degree Elective* | 3 |
GEN EDU | COM 115/125 or Any Approved Elective List | 3 |
ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
ELECTIVE | CAD 216/219 | 3 |
CAD 262 | 3D Printing | 3 |
ELECTIVE | CAD 264/227/259 or Any CAD Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any CAD AAS Degree Elective* | 3 |
GEN EDU | Any CIS or MGD from Approved Elective List | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
*Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) AAS Degree Elective*: Any CAD course. You may also select up to three courses (11 credit maximum) from any AEC, EGG, EGT, or IND course. As well as any of the following courses: GIS 101, GIS 110, GIS 131, HLT 130, HLT 230, MAC 100, MAC 101, MAC 102, MAC 110, MAC 120.