CAD-Drafting Technology - Program Overview

Turn ideas into reality

Computer aided design turns drawings into buildable plans. Starting with your imagination (or an engineer’s drawing), you can make a precise, usable digital rendering.

That’s powerful. Between idea and object, there’s CAD. The object might be a mobile phone stand, a splash pad for the community or an orbital satellite.

Why study CAD-Drafting Technology with us?

Find options that match your goals and interests at CLC. Earn a certificate in AutoCAD or SolidWorks, if you know which system you’ll be using. Specialize in civil drafting or architectural, depending on whether you want to be part of the land surveying process or the new building that will be developed on the freshly surveyed land.

For the full range of career options, earn your Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Your instructors know you by name—not by number. At CLC, the instructors are teachers first, researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the interrelationship between the disciplines of design and engineering.

You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.

Highlights

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.

  • Career Degree

    Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.

Career Degrees & Certificates

For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.

You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.

*Assumes full-time enrollment.

For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.

Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.

Need help?

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

Courses in the program

Build your foundation with core Computer-Aided Design courses. Then, mix in some math and sociology courses for good measure.

Meet our instructors

Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.



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