MSSU Engineering Technology

Computer Aided Drafting and Design 
  Engineering Technology (CADDET)

List of CoursesDegree Requirements

The Computer Aided Drafting and Design Engineering Technology (CADDET) program prepares students to enter the ever-changing and highly challenging field of engineering as engineering technologists in the fields of manufacturing, civil, architecture, or construction.

Program Mission

The mission of the CADDET program is to prepare students to work in the Engineering Technology disciplines related to the field of drafting and design.  The students will gain exposure to solving open-ended, real world applied engineering problems.

Program Objectives:

  1. To prepare graduates with a broad knowledge base of the field of Drafting and Design Engineering Technology.
  2. To prepare graduates with the problem solving tools, including software, necessary to enter and advance in the field of Drafting and Design Engineering Technology.
  3. To prepare graduates with the hands-on knowledge and skills necessary to enter and advance in the field of Drafting and Design Engineering Technology.
  4. To prepare graduates in the area of basic design of mechanical components and systems necessary to enter and advance in the field of Drafting and Design Engineering Technology.

The requirements for the Associate of Science degree in CADDET provide a broad base of analytical, technical, and Core Curriculum courses. Computer Aided Drafting and Design hardware and software are used to enhance traditional instruction methods in all courses. Built into the curriculum is an emphasis on both the study and application of engineering design technology. The documents and drawings produced by the CADDET graduate would be based upon sketches, specifications, and calculations made by scientists, engineers, architects, and designers. Material specification is an essential part of the CADDET program of study.

The CADDET program is supported by the latest technology in both hardware and software. All of our labs run the latest versions of Autodesk products covering the following fields of design/engineering: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing. This program is accredited by TAC of ABET.

The ABET accreditation is used to assure quality in educational institutions and programs. Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental process of peer review. It requires an educational institution or program to meet certain, defined standards or criteria.

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Missouri Southern State University - Joplin