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2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Architectural and Engineering Design Certificate


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Program Overview

Students in the Architectural and Engineering Design certificate program learn the skills needed for a career in Computer Aided Design (CAD). CAD technicians with the requisite technical knowledge, visual talent and organizational skills can expect to find work in such diverse fields as mechanical/architectural design, civil engineering, surveying, commercial art and interior design.

The MCC certificate program serves students seeking to enter the drafting and design field as well as those looking to develop their skills and advance in their career.

Architectural and Engineering Design Certificate Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 171

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Engineering Technology: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Digital Design and Fabrication Technology: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Interior Design: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Landscape Design and CAD Technology: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Virtual and Augmented Reality: 12 Credit Hours


Specialization Option

Total Certificate Credits: 18


For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/aet

Other Certificate Graduation Requirements:


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
  • Completion of the graduation application

For more information, contact the department chair: (815) 479-7521.

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