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Computer Aided Drafting, A.A.S.


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Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS #5303
Chairperson: Dr. Christine M. LaPlante
Hudson Hall, Room 129, (518) 629-7355

This program has been deactivated effective Fall 2013 and as such, applications are no longer being accepted.

Applications are being accepted for admission into the Computer Aided Drafting Certificate  program.

The Computer Aided Drafting program prepares students to enter a position in industry with a background in planning, product utilization and evaluation, production supervision, management, and technical sales. The graduates are capable of analyzing problems, drafting and design, as well as recommending, implementing and supervising. They satisfy the need for technicians in the industrial sector.

Students may elect coursework in both technology and business that will enable them to focus their course of study toward either the area of drafting or management.

Most courses for this program also are offered late afternoon and evening.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses Notes High School Average
Algebra or 1 unit of academic math (70 or above in the course)   70 or above

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term would be approximately $705.

Total Credits Required: 61


Core Requirements


Core Drafting Requirements


Program Electives


  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 6
  • (1) Mathematics Electives Credits: 6
  • (2) Technical Electives Credits: 13
  • Humanities/Social Science Elective Credits: 3
  • (3) Restricted English Elective Credits: 3

(2) Technical Electives Credits: 13


Technical Electives- Any course beginning with CADD, ELET, MECT, or MFTS (subject to approval by department chairperson)

(3) Restricted English Elective Credits: 3


Restricted English Electives:

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