SUNY Erie Community College

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
(formerly Drafting Technology)

Program Description

Every high school graduate has an opportunity for a rewarding and progressive Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CAD) career. The curriculum has been designed to accommodate individuals who are high school graduates or equivalent and who have a desire to become part of the CAD profession in the challenging field of technology.

The first two semesters are designed to provide entry-level courses in keeping with the New York State Education Department requirements towards an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology. In the last two semesters, students are guided into a concentrated field of Computer Aided Design including a variety of different 3D software packages. The overall program provides the student with a broad assortment of different drawing experiences in diverse areas of study. Upon completion of this broad and comprehensive training in CAD, the student will be qualified to accept job opportunities in support of engineers and designers.

Graduates will be able to assume positions as designers or CAD operators working with and supporting engineers and engineering departments.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5303
Curriculum Code: 0504
Total Degree Credits: 63.0
Campus Location: South
Engineering & Technologies Division