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Engineering and Design Industry Course Samples

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Architectural and Structural Engineering Pathway

Education

Introductory Concentration Capstone
  • Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Introduction to Design Drafting
  • Principles of Engineering
  • Technology Core
  • Architectural Design
  • Design Drafting
  • Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • Technical Drafting
  • Advance Architectural Design
  • CAD/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
  • Engineering Design

Certificate

High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • CAD Technician
  • Construction Apprentice
  • Drafting Apprentice
  • Engineering Aide
  • Junior Drafter
  • Drafter/Designer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Estimator
  • Plan Checker
  • Surveyor
  • Architect+
  • Industrial Designer+
  • Civil Engineer+
  • Structural Engineer+
  • Instructor+

Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering Pathway

Education

Introductory Concentration Capstone
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Electricity/Electronics
  • Exploring Technology
  • Technical Core
  • Computer and Communications Networking
  • Computer Systems Design/Maintenance
  • Electrical Codes and Systems
  • Computer Networking and Administration
  • Electrical/Electronic Technology
  • Essentials of Information Technology (A+)

Certificate

High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • Apprentice Electrician
  • Computer Equipment Installer
  • Computer Repairer
  • Electrician’s Helper
  • Telecommunications/ Security Equipment Installer
  • Computer Networking Technician+
  • Computer Technician+
  • Electrician+
  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Telecommunications Technician
  • Computer Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer+
  • Instructor+
  • Network Administrator
  • Telecommunications Engineer

Engineering Design Pathway

Education

Introductory Concentration Capstone
  • Exploring Technology
  • Introduction to CAD
  • Introduction to Drafting
  • Principles of Technology
  • Architectural Design
  • Design Drafting
  • Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • Advanced Architectural Design
  • CAD
  • Electrical/Mechanical Technology
  • Engineering Design

Certificate

High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • CAD Technician
  • Construction Apprentice
  • Design/Drafting Apprentice
  • Engineering Aide
  • Junior Drafter/Trainee
  • CAD/CAM Specialist
  • Drafter/Designer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Journeyman Drafter
  • Architect+
  • Civil Engineer+
  • Industrial Designer+
  • Instructor+
  • Structural Engineer+

Engineering Technology Pathway

Education

Introductory Concentration Capstone
  • Exploring Technology
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Introduction to Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
  • Introduction to Electricity/Electronics
  • Introduction to Engineering Technology
  • Metal Technology
  • Technology Core
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Electro-Mechanical Systems
  • Mechatronics/ Robotics
  • Electrical/Electronic Technology
  • Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Telecommunications

Certificate

High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • Apprentice Technician
  • Electronic Mechanic Helper
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer
  • Telecommunications/ Security Equipment Installer
  • Electronic Mechanic/ Technician
  • Facilities Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technician
  • Journeyman Engineer
  • Telecommunications Technician
  • Electrical Engineer+
  • Facilities Maintenance Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Instructor+
  • Telecommunications Engineer

Natural Science Engineering Pathway

Education

Introductory Concentration Capstone
  • Introduction to CAD
  • Introduction to Design Drafting
  • Principles of Engineering
  • Technology Core
  • Architectural Design
  • Design Drafting
  • Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • Technical Drafting
  • Advance Architectural Design
  • CAD/CAM
  • Engineering Design

Certificate

High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher
  • Environmental Sampling Assistant
  • Hazardous Material Removal
  • Environmental Engineering Aide
  • Environmental Apprentice
  • Environmental Engineering Technician
  • Environmental Planner Assistant
  • Environmental Sampling Technician
  • Journeyman Environmental Engineer
  • Survey-Mapping Technician
  • Environmental Engineer+
  • Environmental Planner+
  • Instructor+
  • Survey-Mapping Engineer
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