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Diploma of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technician

New Philadelphia, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

The Undergraduate Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Technician is offered by the College of Applied and Technical Studies at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technician. Apply concepts related to minimum 17 credit hours in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Architectural and civil drafters
Drafters
All other
Mechanical drafters

Curriculum

Minimum 17 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Electrical/electronic Drawing
Economic Decision Analysis for Engineering Technology
Introduction to Office Productivity Apps
Engineering Drawing
Computer-aided Design.

Entry requirements

Academic

Open-enrolment admission at the regional campuses with a high school diploma or equivalent
Selective certificates at Kent Campus set their own criteria (some require a bachelor degree and GPA)
English proficiency proof required for international students.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed in home country.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 48
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
Spring October Submit the online application with the 70 USD non-refundable fee. Upload passport page
English proficiency score
Prior transcripts (secondary school
Or bachelor degree where the certificate requires one) with certified English translations. After admission
Provide bank statements and a Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support if sponsored. Apply for the I-20 immigration document
Then the student visa. Bring final official transcript and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,298 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tuscarawas Campus
Faculty or school	College of Applied and Technical Studies
Department	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technician
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.