Minimum of 53 Credit Hours
The program prepares students for the automotive industry. It provides students with the skills needed for a job as an entry-level line technician. It covers the automobile in every area such as chassis systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, climate control systems, drive train systems, and engine repair and engine performance.
The program follows the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) curriculum standards.
Upon completion of this program a student will receive a certificate and may be eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test.
This program also provides upgrades in skills for technicians already working in the automotive industry. Demonstration of appropriate automotive skills to the faculty advisor is required.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiencies of ENG104, MATH105 and READ105 that are outlined on page XX to meet all graduation requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Program Requirements(51 hours)
AUTO100 Automotive Fundamentals
(4 credits)
AUTO104 Electrical and Electronic Systems I (5 credits)
AUTO106 Engine Performance I (5 credits)
AUTO108 Manual Transmission and Drivetrain (4 credits)
AUTO120 Engine Repair (5 credits)
AUTO124 Heating and Air Conditioning (4 credits)
AUTO126 Engine Performance II (5 credits)
AUTO128 Automatic Transmissions and drivetrain (5 credits)
AUTO135 Brakes (4 credits)
AUTO137 Electrical and Electronic Systems II (5 credits)
AUTO154 Steering and Suspension (4 credits)
AUTO295 Automotive Technology Capstone (1 credit)
Approved Electives (2 hours)
AUTO101 General Automotive Service (2 credits)
CRT100 Introduction to Collision Repair (3 credits)
MGMT218 Principles of Small Business Management (4 credits)
SMET105 Computer Use for Technology (3 credits)
WELD100 Oxyacetylene Cutting and Welding (4 credits)
WELD102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3 credits)