This degree or certificate prepares students with training to work in industry as
a CAD designer, engineering drafter or drafting technician or technologist. The program
includes instruction in both 2‐D and 3‐D computer aided drafting and design software
such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Motivated students can complete the required courses
in one year by taking courses during the winter and summer sessions and online in
addition to the traditional fall and winter sessions. Students must complete all required
core courses for a total of 21 units.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will produce engineering drawings and basic
design of mechanical and civil engineering components and systems; create drawings
using two‐dimensional and three‐ dimensional computer aided design (CAD) software;
and incorporate and document industry codes, specifications and standards in the design
process.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ENGR 100 |
Introduction to Engineering |
3 |
| ENGR 101 |
Engineering Drafting and Basic Design |
3 |
| ENGR 102 |
Engineering Print Reading for Industry |
3 |
| ENGR 109 |
Computer Aided Design AutoCAD I |
3 |
| ENGR 110 |
Computer Aided Design AutoCAD II |
3 |
| ENGR 111 |
Computer Aided Design Soldworks I |
3 |
| ENGR 112 |
Computer Aided Design Soldworks II |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
21 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Spring 2026
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GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
