Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Frederick Community College Proposal	Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)	Computer Aided Design Operator	6/14/2019	Approved	7/10/2019
Computer Aided Design Operator Program Description
The Computer Aided Design Operator certificate is an existing certificate program (under the STEM Technology A.A.S.) requiring revisions. Today, CAD operators are drafters who use computer aided design systems to prepare drawings and blueprints. These documents guide the creation of many products including manufactured goods, buildings, and structures. This ce1tificate program is being updated to ensure alignment with current industry and workforce trends. Three courses have been removed from the certificate and three courses have been added to the certificate in order to address the necessary program updates.