Computer-Aided Drafting

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Computer-Aided Drafting

Computer-Aided Drafting

Industry & Career Technical Education

Overview

The Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. Students generate 2D and 3D technical plans and sketches used by engineers, architects, and other professionals. 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Use the AutoCAD® software program to create drawings from scratch and to modify, manipulate, copy, delete, save, and plot drawings.
  • Create and manipulate 3D AutoCAD® drawings and convert 2D drawings to 3D drawings.
  • Use the full range of AutoCAD® commands and options, use the keyboard, toolbar, and menu interfaces, and employ shortcuts and time-saving strategies to operate effectively as a CAD technician.
  • Demonstrate oral and written communication, computation, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the drafting industry.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of drafting techniques and blueprint reading.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic materials and processes used in the current technology workplace.


Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

Program Information

Start Dates

Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Program Length

Certificate: 2-3 Semesters 

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Total Credits

Certificate: 16-26 credits

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Costs
 

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Certificate: 2-3 Semesters 

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Certificate: 16-26 credits

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

 

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Learn More

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

CIS/Computer Science Instructors

Name/Email

Location

Contact

Mike, Bogner

S-LCC-1239

520-515-5333

Moretz, Angela

S-LCC1249

520-515-5322

Fein, Kevin

S-LCC-1238

520-515-5331

Patton, Jennifer

S-LCC-1241

520-515-5328

McDaniel, Tim

DTC-D103B

520-335-2958

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