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
CAD 1100 | Print Reading for CAD | 3 |
CAD 1101 | Computer-Aided Drafting/2D I | 3 |
CAD 1102 | Computer-Aided Drafting/2D II | 3 |
CAD 1110 | Sketchup | 3 |
ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
ELECTIVE | Advanced Sketchup (CAD 2210) or 3DS/MAX (CAD 2540) | 3 |
CAD 2660 | 3D Printing | 3 |
ELECTIVE | CAD 2694/2221/2456 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 1001, GIS 1010, GIS 1031, HLT 1030, HLT 2030, MAC 1000, MAC 1001, MAC 1002, MAC 1010, MAC 1020.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.