Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) C.A.

Computer Aided Drafting

Certificate of Achievement


This certificate provides the student with skills comprehensive enough for entry-level employment in as little as one year. The student is afforded some latitude in upper-level course choices. 

General Education Requirements 
13
MAT 098 Beginning Algebra or higher*** 4  
CPT/BAS 103   Microcomputer Applications 3  
ENG 101 English Composition I*** 3  
HIS/POL History or Political Science** 3  
   
Required Courses in Computer Aided Drafting & Manufacturing 
8
CDM 103 Introduction to CAD Systems 2  
CDM 104   CAD Systems II  3  
CDM 221   Solid Modeling I  3  
 
Additional CDM Electives  for Certification: (choose four) 
11-12
CDM 120 Descriptive Geometry 2  
CDM 205 Architectural Drafting I 3  
CDM 206 Architectural Drafting II  3  
CDM 207 Revit Architecture I 3  
CDM 208 Revit Architecture II 3  
CDM 209 Construction Materials 3  
CDM 210 HVAC Drafting 3  
CDM 211 Structural Drafting 3  
CDM 212 Electrical/Electronic Drafting 3  
CDM 222 Solid Modeling II 3  
CDM 223 Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerance 3  
CDM 235 Manufacturing Processes 3  
CDM 251 Introduction to Piping Drafting 3  
CDM 255 Civil Drafting 3  
CDM 265 Sustainable Design 3  
CPM 220 3D Animation 3  
GEO 120 Introduction to GIS 3  
   
Other Courses Required for Certification
1
CDM 298 CAD Capstone 1  
   
Total Required Hours 
 33-34

**Choose from one History or Political Science course HIS 101, 102, 115, 270; POL 101 or 102.

***The Academic Skills Assessment is required before enrolling in Math or English course.  If a student places into lower level courses than are required for his/her degree, then the student needs to first enroll in lower level courses before enrolling in the courses needed for graduation.

The student earning a Certificate needs to be aware that the courses taken are specifically designed to help in obtaining employment, are not designed for transfer to a four-year institution.  If the student wants to transfer courses, then the Associate of Arts Degree should be pursued.

For further details about this program, please contact  David Niermann at 922-8561 or dniermann@stchas.edu

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Call 636-922-8496

CAD/Pre-Engineering/General Technology Department

Administration Building, Room 1242