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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer-Aided Technology - Computer-Aided Design, A.A.S.


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Computer-aided design (CAD) is the tool designers, engineers, architects and other skilled workers use to create 3D models and 2D construction and manufacturing drawings. CAD technicians are in high demand in a number of different industries. And, you could be, too, with an associate degree in computer-aided design from Oklahoma City Community College. Architectural firms, engineering firms, manufacturers, construction companies, municipalities and government agencies are all relying on skilled CAD technicians to keep up with the constant changes in technology. You could design planes, automobiles or buildings with a computer-aided design degree from OCCC.

Program Notes

Notes: This Technical and Occupational program is designed to prepare students to enter the job force following completion. See Technical and Occupational Programs in the general information section of the catalog.

Minimum of 60 Credit Hours


*16-week course offered during two 8-week terms

^Take CAT 2540  (8-week course) in Term 5 and again in Term 7 with a different project emphasis OR take CAT 2540  in Term 5 AND CAT 2703  (16-week course) over Terms 6-7

Course Grouping


Major Courses


(35 credit hours)
Computer-Aided Technology

General Education Courses


(19 credit hours)
English

Any course that meets Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education requirements for a general education Communications course (OSRHE: ENGL 1213 ENGL 1233 , COM 1123 COM 2213 )

Mathematics

Political Science

Physics

Life Skills Courses


(1 credit hour)

Support Courses


(5 credit hours)
Mathematics

Electives

(2 Credits)

Other courses may be approved by the Program Faculty

  • Any CAT, CS or ENGR course

Term 3


Term 6


Term 9


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