This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanic’s theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree, which qualifies them as entry-level automotive technicians.
Resources
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUMT 1312 Basic Automotive Service | 3 |
| AUMT 1257 Automotive Brake Systems Theory | 2 |
| AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| LEAD 1100 Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | 1 |
| AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axels | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension / Steering Systems | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| AUMT 2289 Internship: Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician | 2 |
| AUMT 2301 Automotive Management | 3 |
| AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 3 |
| AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 3 |
| AUMT 2332 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| College Level Math or Natural Science (any core course) | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 |
| Social Science (any core course) | 3 |
| Creative Arts (any core course) | 3 |
| BCIS 1305 or EDUC 1300 (core) Business Computer Applications or Learning Framework | 3 |
| Total Automotive Technology AAS Total | 18 60 |