Contact Information
Program Requirements
Typical Program
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code: 5303
SUNY Code: 6420
Major Code: CADD
The Career
The field of design and drafting, a vital and expanding career, has been greatly affected by the advancement of solid modeling, rapid prototyping, and virtual engineering analysis. The SUNY Niagara Computer Aided Design and Drafting program continues to be on the leading edge of this advanced technology.
The SUNY Niagara Approach
The knowledge of CADD obtained at SUNY Niagara will greatly enhance students’ career potential. The fully automated CADD program emphasizes technical design. At the same time, students will develop a full understanding of industrial systems that will prepare them for a career using CADD in mechanical, piping, civil/architecture, and electrical design drafting in a variety of settings that include light and heavy industry, civil and architectural offices and related businesses.
The SUNY Niagara program is the only one of its kind, providing a unique blend of design, drafting and CADD applications as required by industry. The program has several articulation agreements with four-year engineering technology programs including Alfred State and SUNY Buffalo State University.
Admission
Students admitted in fall, spring and summer. Applicants should have a minimum of Integrated Algebra or equivalent algebra at the college level.
Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take more than four semesters of full-time study if a student begins this program in a spring semester.
It is possible to obtain advanced standing by taking appropriate articulated courses in high school.
Dual Admissions
State University College/Empire State
