Computer Aided Design and Drafting, A.A.S.

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Program Code: TE260

The Computer Aided Design and Drafting curriculum provides training in CAD and drafting. The CAD core curriculum is AutoCAD with additional classes available in Microstation and Pro-E.

The increased use of computers is bringing dramatic changes to the drafting, design and engineering fields. An estimated 300,000 CAD drafters will be hired by manufacturers in the coming decade. With the creation of up to 2.5 million new jobs, opportunities also will expand in related fields, such as computer-aided manufacturing, geographical information systems, animation, graphic arts, training, inspection, sales, Web applications, and networking.

General Education Requirements (Must include the following): 20 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements: 37 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Any CADD Elective

Department Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Choose from any AEC, CADD, CIS, MFG course(s) or as approved by program coordinator.

Computer Aided Design and Drafting, A.A.S.

Program Code: TE260

General Education Requirements (Must include the following): 20 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements: 37 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Department Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 66 Semester Hours