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.

• 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)