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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

Program Core: 6 Credit Hours

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology: 12 Credit Hours

Specialization Option

Engineering Technology: 12 Credit Hours

Specialization Option

Interior Design: 12 Credit Hours

Specialization Option

Landscape Design and CAD Technology: 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.

Architectural and Engineering Design Certificate (Engineering Technology Option) Sample Semester Pathway  

Architectural and Engineering Design Certificate (BIM Technology Specialization Option) Sample Semester Pathway  

Architectural and Engineering Design Certificate (Interior Design Option) Sample Semester Pathway  

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