Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, A.S. Certificate

Program Information

A.S. Certificate - Code 082100 - Catalog 2023/2024

Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Deborah Kirkland, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4158, Deborah.Kirkland@daytonastate.edu

Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The program prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in manufacturing and high technology industries. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program. The program prepares students for entering into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

This certificate provides a program of study with courses in CAD and solid modeling needed to assist the engineering activities of industry and consultants in planning, designing, and detailing. Rapid prototyping is also utilized throughout the solid modeling courses. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in using advanced CAD commands.

2. Design three-dimensional (3-D) drawings.

3. Demonstrate proficiency in using solid (3D) modeling software.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in engineering design fundamentals.

5. Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling fundamentals.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements. 

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on the any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.  For additional career information please see: 

17-3019 Drafters

17-3012 Electrical and Electronic Drafters

17-3013 Mechanical Drafters

17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians

Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) placement rates for this program are unavailable at this time. 

For additional Information on wages, trends and career videos: http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=173019&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=12&search=Go

Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Total Credit Hours: 24