Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - ATC)
The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a working knowledge of the skills required for employment as automotive technicians. It benefits both students seeking marketable skills and experienced automotive technicians looking to upgrade their proficiency and obtain industry certification. Students successfully completing the program will have obtained the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for all eight segments of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 33 CREDITS
| AUT 101 | Introduction to Automotive Technology* | 3 |
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electrical Fundamentals* | 3 |
| AUT 103 | Internal Combustion Engines* | 3 |
| AUT 104 | Automotive Brake Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 105 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 106 | Automotive Manual Drive Systems* | 3 |
| AUT 108 | Automotive Parts Specialist | 3 |
| AUT 201 | Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment* | 3 |
| AUT 204 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostics and Rebuilding* | 3 |
| AUT 205 | Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning* | 3 |
| AUT 206 | Engine Performance* | 3 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS