Program Overview
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Technician - Undergraduate Certificate
Overview
The Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Technician undergraduate certificate allows students to quickly develop skills and hands-on experiences in drafting and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) operation and the ability to pursue objectives in the face of limited resources. Graduates are prepared for positions as a drafter or CAD operator. This certificate articulates well into an associate or bachelor's degree program in such technical areas as mechanical engineering technology, computer engineering technology, and electrical engineering technology.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents, and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students
All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score, or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission, visit the admissions website for international students.
Program Requirements
Certificate Requirements
- EERT 12005: ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAWING (2 credits)
- ENGT 32006: ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)
- IT 11000: INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS (3 credits)
- MERT 12000: ENGINEERING DRAWING (3 credits)
- MERT 12001: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (3 credits)
- MERT 22003: COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN (3 credits)
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 17
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum Certificate GPA: 2.000
- Minimum Overall GPA: 2.000
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this certificate will be able to:
- Read and interpret engineering drawings across different disciplines.
- Create formal 2D drawings using industry-oriented CAD software.
- Apply 3D modeling techniques to design engineering tools and devices.
- Apply basic principles of economics to make design decisions.
Career Opportunities
- Architectural and civil drafters: -2.5% decline, 102,900 number of jobs, $57,500 potential earnings
- Drafters, all other: 0.6% little or no change, 15,200 number of jobs, $54,500 potential earnings
- Mechanical drafters: -8.3% decline, 57,500 number of jobs, $58,270 potential earnings
Why Kent State University
Kent State has one of the largest regional systems in the nation, offering programs from nursing to information technology to environmental studies.
University Catalog
For more information, visit the University Catalog website.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Technician undergraduate certificate is designed to equip students with practical skills and hands-on experience in drafting and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) operations. The program aims to provide students with the ability to pursue their goals even with limited resources. Graduates are prepared for roles as drafters or CAD operators and the certificate can serve as a stepping stone towards associate or bachelor's degree programs in technical fields like mechanical engineering technology, computer engineering technology, and electrical engineering technology.
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Architectural and civil drafters
- Drafters, all other
- Mechanical drafters
Other:
The program is offered at the Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Tuscarawas campuses.
