Architectural, Engineering, and CAD Technologies (AEC)
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Program Description
The Architectural, Engineering and
CAD Technologies program is designed to prepare students
for immediate employment as architectural or engineering drawing technicians. Some students also use
the program to prepare for employment in building construction, interior design drawing, kitchen and
bath design drawing, construction supervision, and various other fields. Still others use the program as a
step on the way to a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
The emphasis in the program is on AutoCAD and other technical drawing software used to create construction drawings. An Authorized Autodesk Training Center is offered in conjunction with the program and provides nationally standardized, non-credit training in Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Autodesk VIZ, and others.
New students are required to attend an orientation session, and there is a requirement of 40 hours of AEC-related program and community service apart from coursework prior to graduation.
The program leads to an Associate in Science degree. There is also a Certificate of Achievement available for students desiring specifically only computer drawing training.
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Program Mission
The Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies program's mission is to:
- Provide students with state-of-the-art technical training in preparation for employment in architectural, engineering, and related jobs.
- Meet the needs of students with specialized
interests and objectives who need or desire
similar training. - Provide students with the general education skills, attitudes, and values for effectively working with others, contributing to the AEC industry, and accepting the responsibilities implied in support of a safe and sustainable natural and built environment.