Academic Program Proposal

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Frederick Community College
Proposal
Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)Computer Aided Design Operator 6/14/2019Approved7/10/2019
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.