Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Earners of this microcredential will demonstrate an understanding of CAD, manufacturing, and tool design. This microcredential will be of interest to those planning a career in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, product design, mechanical system design, or automation. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is one of the main skills required in the engineering field.

Admissions requirements for application (current degree-seeking students):

• Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve

For Non-matriculated students:

• Completion of the non-matriculated student application
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve (Instructions will be emailed after completing the non-matriculated student application)
• Meets the Technical Standards required for Manufacturing Engineering

Requirements to achieve the microcredential:

To achieve the Computer Aided Design (CAD) microcredential, participants will need to be enrolled at FSC and successfully complete a three-to-four course sequence with a B or better in each course. Participants are required to successfully complete the SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design exam (CSWA certification) or to complete ARC 123 Graphics III.

Students must complete the following courses:

• MET 105L: Technical Drawing and CAD (1 credit) or ARC 121: Graphics II (2 credits)
• MET 101: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology  (2 credits)
• MET 150: Solid Modeling (2 credits)
• CSWA Certification or ARC 123: Graphics III (1 credit)

Note: Students may seek Department Chair approval to override the prerequisites for ARC 123 and take MET 150 as a corequisite to take ARC 123.

Stackable to:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Time to Complete:

3 semesters

Cost to attend:

Standard tuition rates apply. Visit for tuition and student consumer information.

Students meeting eligibility requirements may be eligible for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials up to 11 credits per semester at SUNY. Visit Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program for more information.