Program Description

The core of the computer-aided drafting certificate (CADC) program consists of CAD courses with a heavy emphasis on lab work. Drafting conventions are covered in the architectural and technical drafting courses. Operating system and related computer skills are covered in the computer applications courses.

Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities

Upon completion of the CADC program students are prepared for entry-level positions as CAD operators. Graduates of the program are successfully placed, and many have already advanced to technician and project management positions.

Program Requirements

Total credit hours required: 39 (6 hours of general education courses and 33 hours of program-specific courses).

Contact and Advising Information

Information about the AASCAD degree program is available from:

Advisement & Counseling (505) 925-8560 vcadvise@unm.edu,

The program’s lead faculty, Alex Sánchez, (505) 925-8716 alexs@unm.edu,

Chair of Business & Technology Division, Cindy Chávez, (505) 925-8706 c2chavez@unm.edu, or

Dean of Instruction, Reinaldo A. Z. García, (505) 925-8601 rgarcia@unm.edu.