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Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Degree

Degree level: Associate

cad_trainingBehind every home, skyscraper and bridge are architects and architectural drafters. As a Westwood College computer-aided design/architectural drafting student, you will use computer software to create the plans and drawings used to construct buildings. You will also develop a professional portfolio that will help you stand out when interviewing with employers.

Program features include:

  • courses that help prepare you for industry-standard Autodesk certificates* such as AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Architecture and 3D Viz®
  • training in REVIT® Architecture, a premiere Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that enables users to put buildings together in a virtual world
  • the creation of a professional portfolio to demonstrate skills to potential employers

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 

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Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Course Information

A computer-aided design/architectural drafting degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Computer Aided Design I & II
  • Residential Construction I & II
  • Commercial Construction I & II
  • Green Building Trends and Technology
  • Digital Walkthrough and Visualization
  • CAD Portfolio Review

Course breakdown

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Apply skills essential to success within the field of computer-aided drafting and design
  • Demonstrate an understanding of both commercial and residential architectural concepts and principles

Locations offering the associate degree in
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Degree take you?

Our computer aided design/architectural drafting program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career as a drafter. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fi elds will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career as a commercial or residential designer. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program:*

     Architectural drafting

     Civil drafting

     Computer-aided design

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Westwood has prepared our computer aided design/architectural drafting graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

Active BioMaterials Life Safety Systems
Alcoa Fastening Systems Medina Construction
Clarence Mobley & Associates        Metal Erectors
Home Furniture Design Polysonics Acoustic & Technology Firm
Kroenke Sports Enterprises Trimble Navigation, Ltd.
 
*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
 

Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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