Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
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
AUTO 125 | Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices | 3 |
AUTO 129 | Brakes I* | 3 |
AUTO 131 | Brakes II* | 1 |
AUTO 156 | Electrical I* | 3 |
AUTO 145 | Automotive Steering and Suspension* | 4 |
ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
Total Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
INDT 125 | Industrial Safety/OSHA 30 | 3 |
AUTO 166 | Electrical II* | 2 |
AUTO 161 | Engine Performance I* | 3 |
AUTO 165 | Automotive Engine Repair* | 4 |
INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Health and/or Physical Education Elective ^ | 1 | |
Humanities Elective ^^ | 3 | |
Total Hours | 17 |
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Third Semester
AUTO 208 | Electrical III* | 3 |
AUTO 205 | Engine Performance II* | 3 |
AUTO 209 | Manual Drive Train and Axles* | 4 |
ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I* | 3 |
MATH 120 | Business Mathematics* | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Note: Students transferring to 4 year programs should take MATH 171 College Algebra*.
Fourth Semester
Technical/Related Electives (see below) | 3 | |
AUTO 250 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles* | 4 |
AUTO 215 | Engine Performance III* | 3 |
AUTO 221 | Heating and Air Conditioning* | 4 |
Social Science and/or Economics Elective ^ | 3 | |
Total Hours | 17 |
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Technical/Related Electives
AUTO 120 | Basic Automobile Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
AUTO 121 | Small Engine Service | 3 |
AUTO 122 | Introduction to Automotive Glass | 3 |
AUTO 123 | Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair | 2 |
AUTO 128 | Automotive Parts Specialist | 2 |
AUTO 130 | Diesel Fundamentals* | 2 |
AUTO 201 | ASE Certification Seminar | 1 |
AUTO 210 | Advanced Engine Repair* | 3 |
AUTO 235 | Hybrid Alternative Fuels Vehicles Repair Maintenance* | 3 |
AUTO 271 | Automotive Technology Internship* | 3 |
AUTO 291 | Independent Study* | 1-7 |
ENTR 142 | Fast Trac Business Plan | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 67