Machine Drafting and Design with CADD, A.A.S.

This program provides fundamentals to enable students to practice as engineering design and CADD drafting specialists. Emphasis is on computer-aided-drafting, design of machine elements, and engineering fundamentals, as well as mathematics, science, problem solving and communication. Typical employment  opportunities include design drafter, design engineer’s assistant, consultant, mechanical design detailer, fixture design technician, 3D modeling drafter and technical illustrator. Some colleges and  universities will accept associate degree graduates in engineering  technology programs. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing the A.A.S. degree requirements in Machine Drafting and Design with CADD should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements.