Description

The Computer Aided Drafting AAS option prepares students for entry-level employment in the drafting field. The AAS also integrates focused computer information systems skills in networking, web-development and hardware. Together, these courses provide a foundation for design software usage and computer management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Integrate fundamental theoretical and conceptual considerations in design process and problem solving.
2. Present professional demeanor and attitude individually and collectively as a team member.
3. Recognize and follow professional protocol for industry standards appropriate to course level.
4. Demonstrate cogent oral, written, drafting and computational skills appropriate to the course content and course level.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with peers, end-users and management about a broad spectrum of IT concepts.
6. Demonstrate currency in IT knowledge and skills through continuous education and research.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Recommended:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II (or higher) or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7.
  • Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra I (or higher) or minimum placement Math Level 10.
  • Basic computer competency (or CIS 010 Computer Keyboarding and CIS 070 Introduction to Computers: Windows.

Other Entrance Requirements

• All COCC students enrolled in the Computer and Information Systems program (which includes options for Cooperative Work Experience) may have to pass Criminal History Checks (CHC) as a condition of their acceptance into a work site. Students who do not pass the CHC may not be eligible to complete requirements at affiliated practicum sites or be hired for some professional positions. Students who believe their history may interfere with their ability to complete the program of study should contact the Program Director or Department Chair.

Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)

Material Costs

• Recommended: 
  • 32+ GB portable storage (USB drive or SSD drive), $20 - $100
  • A home or laptop computer capable of running the latest version of the Windows operating system and the latest version of Microsoft Office, $800
  • Reliable high-speed internet access

Course Requirements

Advising Notes

Planning ahead is important. Most CIS option courses are offered once per academic year an may need to be taken in sequence. Some core classes are offered once every two years. Students may take non-program support courses any term to build skills related to prerequisites.

This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • All COCC students enrolled in the Computer Information Systems program (which includes requirements for Cooperative Work Experience) may have to pass Criminal History Checks (CHC) as a condition of their acceptance into a work site. Students who do not pass the CHC may not be eligible to complete requirements at affiliated practicum sites or be hired for some professional positions. Students who believe their history may interfere with their ability to complete the program of study should contact the program director.

Sample Plan