Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
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Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose CADD?

• Combine art & technology as you specialize in your area of interest: manufacturing or building & civil fields
• Use the latest technology & CAD software as you learn
• Study with instructors who are industry experts in manufacturing, building & civil professions.
• Choose day or evening classes to fit your schedule

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Prepare working drawings for your specialization: manufacturing or building & civil
• Develop prototypes through 3D printing
• Invent, design & build new products
• Develop working documents for industry

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• As a drafting and design professional, you will work long periods using a computer.
• You will also be using with a variety of software platforms.
• You must be detail-oriented.
• We follow an 8-week semester schedule that starts with 2 required entry-level classes:
  • First 8-weeks: DFTG-1305 Introduction to Technical Drafting
  • Second 8-weeks: DFTG-1409 Basic CAD
  • After completing these 2 classes, you will choose your specialty pathway: Manufacturing or Building / Civil
• After completing our program, you will be prepared to enter the career field of your choice.
  • Our A.A.S. degree is not designed to transfer to a 4-year institution.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degrees

• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology: Building/Civil Technology, AAS
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology: Manufacturing Technology, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Building Technology
• Civil Technology
• CNC Machinist Technology

Level 2

• Manufacturing Technology

Occupational Skills Award

• Basic CAD Technician

Continuing Education Program

Northeast Campus

• AutoCAD & 3-D Software

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Start on Your Pathway!