Apr 26, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology (729) Associate of Applied Science Degree


Purpose: This degree is designed to prepare individuals with skills to work as designers and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) operators. Students also have the opportunity to explore additive manufacturing.

Course Offerings: Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) courses in this program are offered primarily at the Hampton Campus both evening and daytime, as well as online.

Special Notes: Completion of CAD 280  Design Capstone Project, is a required part of the program. Students are highly encouraged to seek summer internship opportunities to explore the field of computer-aided drafting and design.

Funding: Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for Get a Skill, Get a Job, Give Back (G3) Funding. Please visit the link provided for information pertaining to grant programs. 

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the AAS Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology to BS in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology   plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Part-Time Program Sequence  

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 17


Semester Total Credits 13


Summer I


Semester Total Credits 3


Semester Total Credits 16/17


Semester Total Credits 14/15


Total Minimum Credits 63/65


Program Information (STEM)


For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu