Mechanical Design and Innovation Certificate
- Cost
- $9,172*
Design mechanical systems
Make engineering components stronger, better, faster
Find solutions to real-world technological challenges. Build your skills in drafting, design, and product and materials testing.
Study Mechanical Design and Innovation and learn how to:
- design mechanical systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- use and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic and automation systems
- test designs for failure
What can you do with a certificate in Mechanical Design and Innovation?
Put your advanced skills to work as part of a design team with engineers and scientists with this certificate. Start right away in an entry level position in the mechanical engineering field. Or apply credits toward earning your Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree.
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Program Length: 2 Years
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Career Certificate
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Stackable Credentials
Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
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Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 ARM 151 1 ARM 152 1 ARM 153 1 ARM 156 1 ARM 157 1 ARM 158 1 ARM 171 1 ARM 172 1 ARM 173 1 EGR 121 3 PMT 114 3 -
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Course Code EGR 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code PMT 114 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ARM 191 1 ARM 192 1 ARM 193 1 MET 214 3 CAD 170 3 MTH 117 3 -
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Course Code MET 214 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CAD 170 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code MTH 117 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ARM 242 3 MET 111 3 PHY 121 5 MET 212 3 -
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Course Code MET 212 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code MET 216 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
51*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.
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