Computer Aided Design Certificate (CAI)
2019-2020
Type: Career, Certificate (C1)
Open Admissions
Division: STEM and Education
This program provides the fundamentals of design and technical description in the field of Computer Aided Design. This 23 credit certificate program is available for incoming students, and is also well suited for individuals currently working in the manufacturing or architectural areas who wish to acquire competency. The student is trained in AutoCAD software products.
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
If you have program advising related questions, please contact cad@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4048.
First Year
Fall
| CAD105 | Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
MAT151-XXX
| Mathematics Elective MAT151 level or above | 3 |
| MET103 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
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| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
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OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CAD106 | Computer Aided Design: 3D AutoCAD & Revit | 3 |
| CAD107 | Computer Aided Design: SolidWorks | 3 |
| EGS102 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
MAT152-XXX
| Mathematics Elective MAT152 level or above | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts elective credits. Students with appropriate prerequisite are strongly recommended to substitute CPS101.
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 27
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced CAD skills by creating complex drawings using wire-frame and solid modeling techniques, manipulating analytic and non-analytic surfaces, analyzing drawing data, and developing customizing techniques;
- Apply knowledge of CAD technology and engineering design to solve design problems
Occupational Skills Required
- Comfortable using a computer for long periods of time
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
- Ability to work with a team
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) –$45,700
- Boston MSA Median Wages (2016) – $64,900
Top Transfer Institutions
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Wentworth Institute Of Technology