Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

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Advancements in technology have greatly affected today’s automotive technician. Being a good mechanic is not enough. Today a technician must possess excellent mechanical skills, be knowledgeable of electronics, be able to diagnose complex problems, and be committed to keeping pace with future advancements. More than 100,000 jobs are available to qualified applicants, but technical training and hands-on experience are required.

Students are trained on late-model vehicles with modern equipment used in a classroom and laboratory setting. Students must purchase their own books, supplies, and tools as required on the tool list.

Admission is conditional and depends on the student’s ability to perform the essential functions identified for this program. Reasonable accommodations are considered. 

Area I: Written Composition

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Item #
Title
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Item #
Title
Credits
Science/Math Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
6-7

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
History/Behavioral Science/Social Science Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Area V: Career and Technical Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
46
Total credits:
64-65

Course Sequencing

Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence First Semester

 

    Item #
    Title
    Credits
    Sub-Total Credits
    16

    Upon successful completion of the all Semester 1 courses students are:

    • Eligible to take ASE A-1 Engine Repair Exam
    • Eligible to take ASE A-5 Brakes Exam
    • Eligible to take ASE A-6 Electrical/Electronics Systems Exam

    Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Second Semester

     

      Item #
      Title
      Credits
      Sub-Total Credits
      12

      Upon successful completion of the all Semester 2 courses students are:

      • Eligible to take ASE A-4 Steering and Suspension Exam
      • Eligible to take ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Exam

      Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Third Semester

       

        Item #
        Title
        Credits
        Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
        3
        Sub-Total Credits
        12

        Upon successful completion of the all Semester 3 courses students are:

        • Eligible to take ASE A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning Exam

        Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fourth Semester

         

          Item #
          Title
          Credits
          Science/Math Elective  +
          3 - 4
          Sub-Total Credits
          12-13

          Upon successful completion of the all Semester 4 courses students are:

          • Eligible to take the ASE A-2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Exam

          Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Suggested Course Sequence Fifth Semester

           

            Item #
            Title
            Credits
            History/Behavioral Science/Social Science Elective  +
            3
            Sub-Total Credits
            12

            Upon successful completion of the all Semester 5 courses students are:

            • Eligible to take ASE A-8 Engine Performance Exam

            Overview

            Program

            Automotive Technology

            Type

            Associate in Applied Science

            Location

            Wallace Campus