Computer-Aided Design, Certificate

The Computer-Aided Design Certificate program is for students who are preparing for a career in construction, architecture, geo-spatial technologies, manufacturing, and other industries requiring computer-aided drafting and design skills. 

Program Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and use of a 3D parametric computer-aided drafting and design software used for a variety of mechanical drawing techniques.
2. Students will be able to apply (i) principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and (II) manufacturing methods.
3. Students will utilize basic knowledge and familiarity with industry codes, specifications, and standards such as ASTM, ASME, ANSI or others.
4. Students will demonstrate proficiency in CAD by applying program-level skills and knowledge in comprehensive design projects.

• View the Mechanical Engineering Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.

Program Pathways

Track A: Architectural Pathway

First Year Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-152	Computer-Aided Design	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

First Year Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-153	Computer-Aided Drafting	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		3

Second Year Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-226	CAD: Architectural	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		3

Second Year Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-230	BIM for Commercial Architecture	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		3

Track B: Mechanical Pathway

First Year Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-152	Computer-Aided Design	3 credits
EGT-150	Introduction to CNC Programming	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

First Year Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-153	Computer-Aided Drafting	3 credits
CAD-228	CAD: Solid Modeling	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

Program Requirements (12 Credits)

Requirements List

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-152	Computer-Aided Design	3 credits
CAD-153	Computer-Aided Drafting	3 credits

Select a Program Track

Track A: Architectural

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-226	CAD: Architectural	3 credits
CAD-230	BIM for Commercial Architecture	3 credits

Track B: Mechanical

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CAD-228	CAD: Solid Modeling	3 credits
EGT-150	Introduction to CNC Programming	3 credits

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CSC-102	Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits
ENG-112	Technical Writing	3 credits
ENT-101	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3 credits
GDT-112	Digital Tools	3 credits
INT-120	Introduction to OSHA	1 credit
IST-101	Basic Keyboarding	1 credit
STU-106	Professionalism in the Workplace	1 credit

Certificate Requirement (18 Credits)