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Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting (A)

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Associate

 

Behind every home, skyscraper and bridge are architects and architectural drafters.

As a Westwood College computer-aided design/architectural drafting student, you will use computer software to create the plans and drawings used to construct buildings. You will also develop a professional portfolio that will help you stand out when interviewing with employers.

Program features include

  • courses that help prepare you for industry-standard Autodesk certificates* such as AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Architecture and 3D Viz®
  • training in REVIT® Architecture, a premiere Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that enables users to put buildings together in a virtual world
  • the creation of a professional portfolio to demonstrate skills to potential employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 
 

Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Course Information

A computer-aided design/architectural drafting degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Residential Construction I & II
  • CAD Portfolio Review
  • Commercial Construction I & II
  • Digital Walkthrough and Visualization

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the associate degree in
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the
catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.
 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.


 
 

Where could your Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Degree take you?

Our computer aided design/architectural drafting program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career as a drafter. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fi elds will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career as a commercial or residential designer. Take a look at a few of the career paths our graduates have taken with an associate degree in computer-aided design/architectural drafting from Westwood College.*

     Architectural Drafter

     AutoCAD® Designer

     CAD Drafter

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.
 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.


*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.

 

 
 

Westwood has prepared our computer-aided design graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

Accent Windows Hill Mechanical
Adecco Technical Level 3
Aldridge Electric M.D.C. Development
AMI Mechanical, Inc. Teng & associates
Beaudin Ganze C.E. TGS Nopec
ESPO Engineering TurnBurke Associates
Fluor Wenesco, Inc.
Greeley and Hansen Westover Corporation

 
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list contains employers of Westwood College graduates from  January 2009 to December 2010 and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 
 

Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

pdf_iconAnaheim Campus
pdf_iconInland Empire Campus
pdf_iconLos Angeles Campus
pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

pdf_iconDenver North Campus
pdf_iconDenver South Campus

GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

pdf_iconChicago Loop Campus
pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

pdf_iconOnline Campus