Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Division: Mathematics, Engineering and
Physical Sciences
Academic Dept: Engineering Technology
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Leonard Spina
Tel: 914-606-6942
Program Description:
Current demand for Computer
Aided Design and Drafting professionals has been running at very high
levels. This certificate prepares students to function in this role in a
variety of settings, including industry, government and engineering and
architectural offices. Current opportunities include working on
construction, product design and equipment fabrication projects.
The one-year certificate is designed to train
students in the most modern CAD methods using the latest
equipment and software (AutoCAD). The skills taught in the program
enable students to function as specialists in this burgeoning field.
Specialties include mechanical desktop, solid modeling and architectural
design, along with general purpose computer drafting skills. Students
are also well prepared to learn other CAD software packages that they
may encounter.

Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan

The curriculum chairperson for this
program
recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order.
Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of
the classes needed to complete this program.

Program
Descriptions Table of Contents
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Program of Study
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Credit Hours
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College-level math by
placement* |
3 |
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MECH 103
Basic Drafting |
4 |
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CIVIL 101A Architectural
Drawing |
2 |
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MECH
260B, 261B CAD I & II |
6 |
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MECH
265 CAD 3D Modeling |
3 |
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One CAD Elective |
3 |
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Three Technical Electives**
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6 |
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Minimum
Total Credits |
24 |
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* MATH 110 or higher.
** Recommended: MECH 144 Manufacturing I and ELECT 119
Basic Electricity.
Note: Students who do not place into
ENG 101 Composition and Literature I must complete a minimum of READ 105
Analytical Reading in order to earn this certificate.
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