Computer Aided Drafting & Design Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

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.

Learn more about this program.

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

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 1100, CAD 1101, CAD 1102, and CAD 1110, you should apply for the Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate.

Second Semester

CAD 2400	Computer-Aided Drafting/3D	3
ELECTIVE	CAD 2210/2540/2220/2455 or Any CAD Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any CAD AAS Degree Elective*	3
COM 1150 or COM 1250	Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250)	3
ART 1201	Drawing I	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 1110 and CAD 2210, you should apply for the Sketchup Certificate.

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

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 2455 and CAD 2456, you should apply for the Solidworks Certificate.

Upon completion of CAD 2220 and CAD 2221, you should apply for the Revit Certificate.

Fourth Semester

CAD 2080 or CAD 2089	Internship (2080) or Capstone (2089)	3
ELECTIVE	CAD 2661 or Any CAD Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any CAD AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any CAD Course	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of CAD 1110, CAD 2660, CAD 2694, and CAD 2661 you should apply for the 3D Printing & 3D Scanning Certificate.

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.