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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Computer Aided Drafting, Pre-Engineering,
and General Technology


Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Two options exist for students interested in the CAD program:

  • Associates of Applied Science Degree – Computer Aided Drafting - This program option provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of CAD.  Students will be able to choose from a list of optional CAD courses to allow emphasis in architectural, industrial, civil, or broad scope applications as desired.  Additional courses in science and math are required.
  • Certificate of Achievement - Computer-Aided Drafting - This certificate provides the student with knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD) while requiring a shorter time commitment than the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students take courses to suit their interests.

Pre-Engineering Program

  • Associate of Science Degree - Pre-Engineering - An Associates of Science degree in Pre-Engineering provides up to two years of transferred credit toward a Bachelors of Science degree in numerous engineering disciplines at many four-year institutions, including
    • Missouri S&T (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla)
    • University of Missouri-Columbia
    • University of Missouri-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
    • Washington University
    • SIU-Carbondale
    • SIU-Edwardsville

General Technology

General Technology Associate of Applied Science
- This degree program provides a broad scope of technical skills applicable to technician employment in appropriate industry or service companies. A core foundation including computer hardware/software applications, math, science, CAD, and electronics is combined with specialized study areas relative to student/employer interest. Program opportunities exist for graduates as entry level technicians or for skill advancement of currently employed personnel in technical fields.

Faculty:

David Niermann 922-8561 TECH 205 dniermann@stchas.edu