Computer Aided Design
Certificate of Specialization (CS)
Offered through Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Occupations & Transportation
@ Florissant Valley
This Computer Aided Design program prepares you to use computer aided design (CAD) to interpret data from multiple sources, apply traditional drafting skills, utilize operating system software and follow industrial practices and company procedures related to CAD work. Graduates will be able to efficiently perform all tasks related to producing final drawings and CAD models.
Required Courses
The recommended academic plan blends general education requirements with options for areas of concentration to ensure students get the most out of their certificate or degree.
STLCC’s CAD program provides students with:
- An understanding of the principles of drafting
- The skills to use a variety of drafting, design and solid modeling software programs
Train using the industry’s most popular software packages including SolidWorks, Pro-E, CATIA, Unigraphics and AutoCAD.
You’ll learn using the latest state-of-the-art CAD technology. For instance, create a 3-D CAD model and have it produced in the Digital Additive Manufacturing Lab employing processes known as “Rapid Prototyping” or “3-D Printing.”
Coursework includes basic computer-aided drafting classes along with exposure to 2-D and 3-D classes.
Students may elect to supplement their basic required courses with additional classes in computer aided design.
CAD specialists work directly with engineering teams in order to generate two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models using CAD software. CAD operators interpret data from multiple sources, and apply traditional drafting skills utilizing computer software.
If you’ve earned a certificate of specialization in computer aided design, your credits can apply towards your AAS degree in computer integrated manufacturing technology.
Students
More than one million students have attended STLCC. It’s the largest institute of higher education in the region and the second largest in Missouri.
Faculty
STLCC is a longtime leader in the field of engineering technology, and you’ll learn from seasoned professionals. All of our instructors worked in the industry and bring that experience to the classroom.
Flexible Scheduling
More than 90% of our students attend classes part-time while working during the day, so technical and high-end software courses are offered in the evening.
Hands-on Learning
Students learn using the latest CAD technology and the industry’s most popular software packages, including SolidWorks, Pro-E, CATIA, Unigraphics and AutoCAD.
Cost of Attendance
For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.
Program Career and Salary Information
Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at https://scorecard.mo.gov/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply - Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Contact Us
Hours for all campuses: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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314-539-5004
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