About This Program

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Paul Dykshoorn | pdykshoo@kent.edu | 330-308-7475
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
  • Online
• Location:
  • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the CAD for Manufacturing certificate will be able to:

1. Read and interpret working drawings for engineering components and systems.
2. Create formal 2D drawings with accurate dimensions and tolerances.
3. Design and draft mechanical components and assemblies using 3D modeling techniques.
4. Apply advanced parametric solid modeling and simulation features to create and analyze solid models.
5. Apply critical thinking skills in design and manufacturing problems.