Oct 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling, CSC



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G3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks. 
Learn more at https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/g3.

 

PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs as drafters in the architecture, construction, manufacturing, and technology fields. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by input from local business leaders. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. : 

CREDENTIALS:  A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Use computer-aided design software to produce accurate working drawings. 
  2. Demonstrate skills in the use of file management.
  3. Apply professional skills in one of three technical tracks:  architectural, civil terrain, or parametric modeling.

Required Courses


Choose any 3 Technical Electives: 9 Credits


Civil Terrain Focused Electives


Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 18


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students will take 3 required course options plus a combination of any 3 technical elective options to complete the minumum requirement of 18 credits. 

CAD 151 is the intoductory course for this program and should be taken in the first semester.

9 credits: The 9 elective credits can be taken from any focus category and can be combined based on availability.

3 credits: More than one course from this section can be used toward the degree. Additional courses will count toward the 9 credit electives.

Most course are only offered 1 time each year. To complete the program in 2 semester, take 3 classes per semester.

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

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