Pittsburg State University

Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the Pittsburg State University Dana Blubaugh
School of Automotive and Engineering Technology

Phone Number: 620-687-0480

Automotive Technology, BST

Email: dblubaugh@pittstate.edu

Academic Year 2026-2027

Homepage: Automotive Technology

Program Description

The Associate of Science (A.S.) at JCCC is a general transfer degree and partners well with the first two years of most bachelor degree programs. Students pursuing the A.S. may select courses that satisfy both the A.S. degree requirements and lower division requirements for a bachelor’s degree at four-year institutions. The elective hours within the A.S. allow students to complete additional general education and lower division courses required for specific majors. The A.S. degree requires completion of 60 credit hours. Meeting with a JCCC counselor is strongly recommended for selection of appropriate courses.

Please Note: This guide is designed for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Admission Requirements

To be considered a Transfer Student, a student must successfully complete 24 college credit hours after high school graduation. Students not meeting this requirement will be considered incoming freshmen.

  • Schedule a campus visit or call 1-800-854-PITT (7488).
  • Apply for admission and scholarships online. Priority date for scholarships is February 1 (or December 15 for transfer students starting in the spring semester).
  • Have your college or university transcripts sent to PSU (if any).
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning in December.
  • Complete the University Housing contract for review. Housing contracts are available in December.
  • Register for Transfer and Adult Student Orientation.  Transfer students will receive registration information in January for the fall semester and August for the spring semester.
  • Submit your Proof of Immunization Compliance form for review.
  • Transfer students with fewer than 60 credit hours must submit a final high school transcript if they will be receiving financial assistance.
  • Visit the Pitt Start - IT Resources page for student computer recommendation guide.

The minimum requirements for graduation at Pitt State include: 120 credit hours; 60 credit hours must be from a four-year school. In addition, a minimum of 45 credit hours must be upper-division and a minimum of 30 hours must be in residence at Pitt State.


JCCC Transfer Guide Disclaimer

It is the student's responsibility to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution. 


Program Requirements

Visit the PSU Core General Education Guide for JCCC equivalents.

JCCC
PSU
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
English – Bucket #1 6
Select one of the following:
Composition I *3ENGL 101English Compositon3
OR
College Composition I with Review * 5ENGL 101English Compositon3
ENGL 122Composition II * 3ENGL 299Intro to Research Writing3
Communications – Bucket #2 3
Select one of the following:
Public Speaking3COMM 207Speech Communication3
OR
Personal Communication 3COMM 207Speech Communication3
Mathematics & Statistics – Bucket #33
MATH 161Elementary Statistics *3MATH 143Elementary Statistics3
Natural and Physical Sciences - Bucket #44-5
Select one of the following:
College Physics I * 5 PHYS 100 College Physics I AND PHYS 130 Elementary Physics Lab: 5 hours
OR
Engineering Physics I * 5 PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I AND PHYS 130 Elementary Physics I Lab: 5 hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences – Bucket #56
ECON 231Principles of Microeconomics +3ECON 200Introduction to Microeconomics3
Arts & Humanities – Bucket #66
Institutionally Designated - Bucket #76
UGS 150 Gorilla Gateway (2 hrs) Waived for transfer students with 45 credits or more
Select one credit hour class from the following:
Wellness for Life 1HHP 150Liftetime Fitness Concepts1
Lifetime Fitness I1HHP 150Liftetime Fitness Concepts1
Introduction to Exercise Science 3EXSCI 200Introduction to Exercise Sci1
Any 3 credit hour class from Bucket #4, Bucket #5, Bucket #6 or the following:
Select one of the following:
The Science of Human Nutrition * 3FCS 203Nutrition and Health3
OR
Nutrition and Meal Planning3FCS 203Nutrition and Health3
BUS 121Introduction to Business 3BUS 101Introduction to Business3
BUS 123Personal Finance 3FCS 230Consumer Educ Pers Finance3
Select one of the following:
Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications 3DSIS 130Computer Information Systems3
OR
Introduction to Information Systems *3DSIS 130Computer Information Systems3
EDUC 121Introduction to Teaching3EDUC 261Explorations in Education3
EDUC 224Technology in Education for K-12 Educators3EDTH 330Techniques Teaching/Learning3
ENGR 131Engineering Graphics I:AutoCAD * 4MECET 121Engineering Graphics I3
PHIL 124Logic and Critical Thinking3PHIL 208Logic3
MATH 171
MATH 172
College Algebra * and Trigonometry * 6MATH 113
& MATH 122
College Algebra
and Plane Trigonometry
6
MATH 173Precalculus *5MATH 126Calculus II4
Additional Required General Education courses for the Automotive Mechanical Design emphasis:
MATH 241Calculus I *5MATH 150Calculus I5
Visit the PSU General Education Core Requirements for JCCC equivalents for the following requirements:

Natural & Physical Sciences – Bucket #4: Select 4-5 hours of Natural & Physical Sciences. 

+Social & Behavioral Sciences – Bucket #5: In addition to ECON 231, select an additional 3-hour Social & Behavioral course. 

%Arts & Humanities – Bucket #6: In addition to ENGL 123, select an additional 3-hour Arts & Humanities course. 

One Cultural Diversity course requirement for the AS degree: Visit the PSU Transfer Equivalency database for possible transfer equivalent.  

PSU Core Requirements:

AS Electives (no more than 19-20 hours required for AS degree and allowed for transfer to Pitt State):

JCCC
PSU
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
AUTO 129Brakes I * 3AT 210Brake Systems3
AUTO 150Steering and Suspension I *3AT 211Steering Alignment/Suspension3
AUTO 155Automotive Engine Repair * 3AT 213Engine Systems3
AUTO 156Electrical I * 3AT 115Mobile Electrical/Electronics3
AUTO 161Engine Performance I * 3AT 515Engine Performance3
AUTO 207Manual Drivetrains and Axles * 3AT 314Manual TransmissionDrivelines3
AUTO 211Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning * 3AT 415Mobile Climate Systems3
AUTO 252Automatic Transmissions * 3AT 414Automatic Transmissions3
PSU Support Courses:
ENGL 123Technical Writing I * 3 ENGL 301 Workplace Writing: 3 hours
Automotive Mechanical Design emphasis:
ENGR 131Engineering Graphics I:AutoCAD * ^4 MECET 121 Engineering Graphics: 3 hours
ENGR 251Statics * ^3MECET 220Statics3
ENGR 284Thermodynamics * 4 MECET 428 Thermodynamics: 3 hours
*

JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Satisfies JCCC STEM hours.

Last Approved 8/12/2026, 1:31:55 PM