Automotive technicians generally begin their careers in service repair shops, with continually expanding industrial and service career advancement opportunities. Technicians work with experienced professionals and have frequent contact with the public. This field requires good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills.
The two-year associate of applied science degree, which is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), covers all major areas, including diagnosis and tune-up, chassis, electrical/electronic and hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions, engines, and emissions. Students work on developing the skills needed to advance in their field as an automotive technician.
(Major Code 2420; State CIP Code 47.0604)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Note: Students transferring to 4 year programs should take MATH 171 College Algebra*.
Fourth Semester
| 3 |
AUTO 201 | ASE Certification Review* | 1 |
AUTO 215 | Engine Performance III* | 3 |
AUTO 221 | Heating and Air Conditioning* | 4 |
AUTO 250 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles* | 4 |
ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I* | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Technical/Related Electives
Total Program Hours: 66-67