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Students graduating from the Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) degree program may become technicians in civil, mechanical, structural, or architectural drafting. Additional career opportunities include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping, and technical illustration. Training encompasses computer-aided drafting in all of the fields listed; application of software and mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems; and broader skills in communication, teamwork, and human relations.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) degree should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:
- Produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software.
- Use effective communication skills as a team member to research data and generate drawings.
- Produce sets of architectural drawings suitable for planning division approval.
- Produce sets of structural drawings to industry standards.
- Produce sets of mechanical drawings including detail and assembly drawings of related parts.
- Produce sets of civil drawings including streets, lots, and utilities for a subdivision suitable for planning division approval.
You may earn an associate of applied science degree by successfully completing the required 98 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.
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