Program Course Structure

Curricular Requirements

The Diploma in CADD requires successful completion of 62 credits, including completion of one of the two Specializations.

Specialization in Architectural and Structural (Starts in Fall 2025)

Term 1 (Fall) Core Courses
CADD 1100Drafting Fundamentals4
CADD 1150Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Software4
CADD 1161Office Software & Procedures4
CADD 1110Summative Project4
Term 2 (Spring)
CADA 1201Architectural Fundamentals4
CADA 1250Intro to Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software for Architectural4
CADS 1200Introduction to Structural Drafting and Concrete4
CADS 1251Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Structural4
Term 3 (Fall)
CADA 2110Single Family Residential4
CADD 2160Professional Practice for Design and Drafting4
CADS 2120Structural Steel4
One of:
CMNS 1140
ENGL 1100		Introduction to Professional Communications
Introduction to University Writing		3
Term 4 (Spring)
CADA 2210Commercial Buildings4
CADS 2100Site Work4
CADD 2220Sustainable Design4
MATH 11XXAny course 1100 level or higher3

Specialization in Architectural and Mechanical (Starts in Fall 2026)

Term 1 (Spring) Core Courses
CADD 1100Drafting Fundamentals4
CADD 1150Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Software4
CADD 1161Office Software & Procedures4
CADD 1110Summative Project4
Term 2 (Fall)
CADA 1201Architectural Fundamentals4
CADA 1250Intro to Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software for Architectural4
CADM 1230Process Piping4
CADM 12503 Dimensional (3D) Parametric Solids Modeling Software4
Term 3 (Spring)
CADA 2110Single Family Residential4
CADD 2160Professional Practice for Design and Drafting4
CADM 2130Conveyor Systems4
One of:
CMNS 1140
ENGL 1100		Introduction to Professional Communications
Introduction to University Writing		3
Term 4 (Fall)
CADA 2210Commercial Buildings4
CADM 2230Component Assembly and Details4
CADD 2220Sustainable Design4
MATH3 credits from a course in MATH at the 1100 level or higher3