Computer Aided Design Certificate (CAI)
Type: Career, Certificate (C1)
Open Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
First Year
Fall
| CAD101 | Principles of Computer-Aided Design 1 | 4 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
MAT151-XXX
| Mathematics Elective MAT151 level or above | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| CAD102 | Principles of Computer-Aided Design 2 | 4 |
| CMP150 | Composition II: Technical Writing | 3 |
MAT152-XXX
| Mathematics Elective at MAT152 level or above | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits. Students with appropriate prerequisite are strongly recommended to substitute CPS101.
Total Credit Hours: 23
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- CAD101 and CAD102 are scheduled in the evening at the Lynn Campus, and online.
- Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
- This is a blended program and can be completed in a traditional classroom or by completing 50% or more of the course requirements online.
Admissions and Transfer Information
- Admission to the Program occurs only in the Fall Semester.
- This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.